Scoria and Sovite Definition

Definition of Scoria and Sovite

The general Scoria and Sovite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. Along with definition of Scoria and Sovite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Sovite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Sovite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Sovite

The history of Scoria and Sovite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Scoria and Sovite Origin and Discoverer

Scoria and Sovite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Scoria and Sovite. In this section, you will know about Scoria and Sovite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Scoria and Sovite are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Scoria and Sovite discoverer. The discoverer of Scoria and Sovite are Unknown.

Etymology of Scoria and Sovite

Along with Scoria and Sovite definition, know more about the etymology of Scoria and Sovite. Etymology of Scoria and Sovite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Scoria and Formation of Sovite. The etymology of Scoria is From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung while that of Sovite is From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Scoria and Sovite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Scoria and Sovite are listed below.

For Scoria,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Sovite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock