Skarn and Adamellite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Adamellite

The general Skarn and Adamellite definition can be stated as: Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin. On the other hand, Adamellite is a coarse-grained porphyritic igneous rock, a variety of Monzogranite and dominated by phenocrysts of orthoclase in a granular groundmass of perthite, plagioclase and quartz. Along with definition of Skarn and Adamellite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Adamellite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Adamellite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Adamellite

The history of Skarn and Adamellite 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.

Skarn and Adamellite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Adamellite

Along with Skarn and Adamellite definition, know more about the etymology of Skarn and Adamellite. Etymology of Skarn and Adamellite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Skarn and Formation of Adamellite. The etymology of Skarn is From an old Swedish mining term originally used to describe a type of silicate gangue or waste rock. while that of Adamellite is From an old Swedish mining term originally used to describe a type of silicate gangue or waste rock.. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Adamellite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Skarn and Adamellite are listed below.

For Skarn,

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

For Adamellite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock