Skarn and Carbonatite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Carbonatite

The general Skarn and Carbonatite 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, Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. Along with definition of Skarn and Carbonatite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Carbonatite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Carbonatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Carbonatite

The history of Skarn and Carbonatite 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 Carbonatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Carbonatite

Along with Skarn and Carbonatite definition, know more about the etymology of Skarn and Carbonatite. Etymology of Skarn and Carbonatite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Skarn and Formation of Carbonatite. 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 Carbonatite 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 Carbonatite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Skarn and Carbonatite are listed below.

For Skarn,

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

For Carbonatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock