Skarn and Hornfels Definition

Definition of Skarn and Hornfels

The general Skarn and Hornfels 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, Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. Along with definition of Skarn and Hornfels, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Hornfels. Get to know more information about Skarn and Hornfels origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Hornfels

The history of Skarn and Hornfels 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 Hornfels Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Hornfels

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

For Skarn,

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

For Hornfels,

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