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Scoria and Trachyandesite Definition


Trachyandesite and Scoria Definition


Definition

Definition
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities   
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Indonesia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung   
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Scoria and Trachyandesite

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

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History of Scoria and Trachyandesite

The history of Scoria and Trachyandesite 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 Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Trachyandesite

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

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