Skarn and Nephelinite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Nephelinite

The general Skarn and Nephelinite 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, Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).. Along with definition of Skarn and Nephelinite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Nephelinite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Nephelinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Nephelinite

The history of Skarn and Nephelinite 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 Nephelinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Nephelinite

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

For Skarn,

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

For Nephelinite,

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