Skarn and Limestone Definition

Definition of Skarn and Limestone

The general Skarn and Limestone 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, Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate. Along with definition of Skarn and Limestone, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Limestone. Get to know more information about Skarn and Limestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Limestone

The history of Skarn and Limestone 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 Limestone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Limestone

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

For Skarn,

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

For Limestone,

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