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Sovite and Scoria Definition


Scoria and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Sovite and Scoria

The general Sovite and Scoria definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. On the other hand, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Sovite and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Scoria. Get to know more information about Sovite and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sovite and Scoria

The history of Sovite 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.

Sovite and Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Scoria

Along with Sovite and Scoria definition, know more about the etymology of Sovite and Scoria. Etymology of Sovite and Scoria gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Sovite and Formation of Scoria. The etymology of Sovite is not available while that of Scoria is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Sovite and Scoria belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Sovite and Scoria are listed below.

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