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Scoria and Whiteschist Definition


Whiteschist and Scoria Definition


Definition

Definition
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities   
Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Tasmania   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung   
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic 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, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Scoria and Whiteschist

The general Scoria and Whiteschist definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures. Along with definition of Scoria and Whiteschist, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Whiteschist. Get to know more information about Scoria and Whiteschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Scoria and Whiteschist

The history of Scoria and Whiteschist 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 Whiteschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Whiteschist

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

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