Skarn and Evaporite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Evaporite

The general Skarn and Evaporite 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, A water-soluble mineral sediment resulting from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution. Along with definition of Skarn and Evaporite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Evaporite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Evaporite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Evaporite

The history of Skarn and Evaporite 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 Evaporite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Evaporite

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

For Skarn,

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

For Evaporite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock