Scoria and Websterite Definition

Definition of Scoria and Websterite

The general Scoria and Websterite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Scoria and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Websterite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Websterite

The history of Scoria and Websterite 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 Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Websterite

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

For Scoria,

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

For Websterite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock