Scoria and Tachylite Definition

Definition of Scoria and Tachylite

The general Scoria and Tachylite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Tachylite is a vitreous form of basaltic volcanic glass. This glass is formed naturally by the rapid cooling of molten basalt. Along with definition of Scoria and Tachylite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Tachylite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Tachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Tachylite

The history of Scoria and Tachylite 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 Tachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Tachylite

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

For Scoria,

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

For Tachylite,

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