Scoria and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Scoria and Vogesite

The general Scoria and Vogesite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Scoria and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Vogesite

The history of Scoria and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Vogesite

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

For Scoria,

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

For Vogesite,

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