Scoria and Turbidite Definition

Definition of Scoria and Turbidite

The general Scoria and Turbidite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Scoria and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Turbidite

The history of Scoria and Turbidite 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 Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

Scoria and Turbidite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Scoria and Turbidite. In this section, you will know about Scoria and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Scoria is Unknown whereas Origin of Turbidite is European Foreland Basins. It is interesting to know the name of Scoria and Turbidite discoverer. The Discoverer of Scoria is Unknown and the discoverer of Turbidite is Arnold H. Bouma.

Etymology of Scoria and Turbidite

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

For Scoria,

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

For Turbidite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock