Skarn and Pantellerite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Pantellerite

The general Skarn and Pantellerite 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, Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. Along with definition of Skarn and Pantellerite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Pantellerite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Pantellerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Pantellerite

The history of Skarn and Pantellerite 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 Pantellerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Pantellerite

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

For Skarn,

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

For Pantellerite,

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