Scoria and Travertine Definition

Definition of Scoria and Travertine

The general Scoria and Travertine definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters. Along with definition of Scoria and Travertine, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Travertine. Get to know more information about Scoria and Travertine origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Travertine

The history of Scoria and Travertine 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 Travertine Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Travertine

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

For Scoria,

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

For Travertine,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock