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Serpentinite and Scoria Definition


Scoria and Serpentinite Definition


Definition

Definition
A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.   
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From English word serpentinization.   
From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Serpentinite and Scoria

The general Serpentinite and Scoria definition can be stated as: A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.. On the other hand, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Serpentinite and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Serpentinite and Scoria. Get to know more information about Serpentinite and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Serpentinite and Scoria

The history of Serpentinite and Scoria 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.

Serpentinite and Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Serpentinite and Scoria

Along with Serpentinite and Scoria definition, know more about the etymology of Serpentinite and Scoria. Etymology of Serpentinite and Scoria gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Serpentinite and Formation of Scoria. The etymology of Serpentinite is From English word serpentinization. while that of Scoria is From English word serpentinization.. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Serpentinite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Scoria belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Serpentinite and Scoria are listed below.

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