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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Define Scoria

Scoria is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Scoria in general, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Scoria comes under Igneous Rocks. All Igneous Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Scoria Definition, know more about the History of Scoria, Etymology of Scoria in next sections.