Scoria and Wehrlite Definition

Definition of Scoria and Wehrlite

The general Scoria and Wehrlite definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Wehrlite is an ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that is a mixture of olivine and clinopyroxene. It is a subdivision of the peridotites. Along with definition of Scoria and Wehrlite, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Wehrlite. Get to know more information about Scoria and Wehrlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Wehrlite

The history of Scoria and Wehrlite 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 Wehrlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Wehrlite

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

For Scoria,

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

For Wehrlite,

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