Amphibolite and Skarn Definition

Definition of Amphibolite and Skarn

The general Amphibolite and Skarn definition can be stated as: Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. On the other hand, Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin. Along with definition of Amphibolite and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Amphibolite and Skarn. Get to know more information about Amphibolite and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Amphibolite and Skarn

The history of Amphibolite and Skarn 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.

Amphibolite and Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Amphibolite and Skarn

Along with Amphibolite and Skarn definition, know more about the etymology of Amphibolite and Skarn. Etymology of Amphibolite and Skarn gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Amphibolite and Formation of Skarn. The etymology of Amphibolite is From Amphibole + -ite while that of Skarn is From Amphibole + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Amphibolite and Skarn belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Amphibolite and Skarn are listed below.

For Amphibolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Skarn,

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