Scoria and Skarn Definition

Definition of Scoria and Skarn

The general Scoria and Skarn definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin. Along with definition of Scoria and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Skarn. Get to know more information about Scoria and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Skarn

The history of Scoria and Skarn 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.

Scoria and Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Skarn

Along with Scoria and Skarn definition, know more about the etymology of Scoria and Skarn. Etymology of Scoria and Skarn gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Scoria and Formation of Skarn. The etymology of Scoria is From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung while that of Skarn is From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Scoria belongs to Igneous Rocks while Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Scoria and Skarn are listed below.

For Scoria,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Skarn,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock