Scoria and Tuff Definition

Definition of Scoria and Tuff

The general Scoria and Tuff definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Tuff is a type of rock made of volcanic ash ejected from a vent during a volcanic eruption. Along with definition of Scoria and Tuff, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Tuff. Get to know more information about Scoria and Tuff origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Tuff

The history of Scoria and Tuff 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 Tuff Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Tuff

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

For Scoria,

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

For Tuff,

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