Skarn and Taconite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Taconite

The general Skarn and Taconite 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, Taconite is a low-grade iron ore which belongs to sedimentary rock and containing about 27% iron and 51% silica. Along with definition of Skarn and Taconite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Taconite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Taconite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Taconite

The history of Skarn and Taconite 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 Taconite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Taconite

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

For Skarn,

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

For Taconite,

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