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Travertine and Scoria Definition


Scoria and Travertine Definition


Definition

Definition
Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters   
Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Marcus Vitruvius Pollio   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Italian travertino a kind of building stone, from Tiburs, adjective from Tibur (Tivoli), in Italy   
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 Travertine and Scoria

The general Travertine and Scoria definition can be stated as: Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters. On the other hand, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Travertine and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Travertine and Scoria. Get to know more information about Travertine and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Travertine and Scoria

The history of Travertine 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.

Travertine and Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Travertine and Scoria

Along with Travertine and Scoria definition, know more about the etymology of Travertine and Scoria. Etymology of Travertine and Scoria gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Travertine and Formation of Scoria. The etymology of Travertine is From Italian travertino a kind of building stone, from Tiburs, adjective from Tibur (Tivoli), in Italy while that of Scoria is From Italian travertino a kind of building stone, from Tiburs, adjective from Tibur (Tivoli), in Italy. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Travertine belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Scoria belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Travertine and Scoria are listed below.

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