Skarn and Scoria Definition

Definition of Skarn and Scoria

The general Skarn and Scoria 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, Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. Along with definition of Skarn and Scoria, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Scoria. Get to know more information about Skarn and Scoria origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Scoria

The history of Skarn and Scoria 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 Scoria Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Scoria

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

For Skarn,

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

For Scoria,

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