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Shale and Scoria Definition


Scoria and Shale Definition


Definition

Definition
Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles   
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,   
From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung   

Class
Sedimentary 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 Shale and Scoria

The general Shale and Scoria definition can be stated as: Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. On the other hand, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Shale and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Shale and Scoria. Get to know more information about Shale and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Shale and Scoria

The history of Shale 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.

Shale and Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shale and Scoria

Along with Shale and Scoria definition, know more about the etymology of Shale and Scoria. Etymology of Shale and Scoria gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shale and Formation of Scoria. The etymology of Shale is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate, while that of Scoria is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Scoria belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shale and Scoria are listed below.

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