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Scoria refers to a cindery, vesicular basaltic lava that is a dark colored volcanic rock. Its environment is typically near volcanoes.
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Are basaltic scoria and scoria the same thing?
Not necessarily. Most scoria is basaltic, but some can be andesitic.
Is scoria rich in silica?
No. Scoria is relatively silica poor.
What happens if wet a scoria rock?
Scoria is also known as Clinker... scoria (clinker) has fractures that allow water to infiltrate
Will scoria float or sink in water?
scoria will sink but pumice will float.
Is scoria a sedimentary rock?
No. Scoria is an extrusive igneous rock.
Is scoria nutritious?
No. Scoria is rock. It is inedible.
Are basaltic scoria and scoria the same thing?
Not necessarily. Most scoria is basaltic, but some can be andesitic.
Is scoria rich in silica?
No. Scoria is relatively silica poor.
What happens if wet a scoria rock?
Scoria is also known as Clinker... scoria (clinker) has fractures that allow water to infiltrate
What is the color of scoria?
Scoria is usually reddish in color but may be black.
Is scoria metamorphic?
no, extrusive because it is made by lava not magma.
Will scoria float or sink in water?
scoria will sink but pumice will float.
When was Elvis Scoria born?
Elvis Scoria was born on 1971-07-05.
What color is scoria?
Scoria is usually balck to dark red.
Why is scoria red?
Scoria is red due to the oxidation of iron-containing minerals.
Is scoria a sedimentary rock?
No. Scoria is an extrusive igneous rock.
How is scoria created?
Scoria is a frothy form of lava ejected from a volcano as individual pieces.
