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Scoria and Wackestone Definition


Wackestone and Scoria Definition


Definition

Definition
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities   
A carbonate rock which is matrix supported and contains over 10% allochems in a carbonate mud matrix.   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung   
From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Scoria and Wackestone

The general Scoria and Wackestone definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, A carbonate rock which is matrix supported and contains over 10% allochems in a carbonate mud matrix.. Along with definition of Scoria and Wackestone, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Wackestone. Get to know more information about Scoria and Wackestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Scoria and Wackestone

The history of Scoria and Wackestone 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 Wackestone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Wackestone

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

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