Scoria and Syenite Definition

Definition of Scoria and Syenite

The general Scoria and Syenite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. Along with definition of Scoria and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Syenite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Syenite

The history of Scoria and Syenite 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 Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Syenite

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

For Scoria,

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

For Syenite,

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