Scoria and Teschenite Definition

Definition of Scoria and Teschenite

The general Scoria and Teschenite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent. Along with definition of Scoria and Teschenite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Teschenite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Teschenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Teschenite

The history of Scoria and Teschenite 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 Teschenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Teschenite

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

For Scoria,

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

For Teschenite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock