Andesite and Skarn Definition

Definition of Andesite and Skarn

The general Andesite and Skarn definition can be stated as: Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava. 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 Andesite and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Andesite and Skarn. Get to know more information about Andesite and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Andesite and Skarn

The history of Andesite 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.

Andesite and Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Andesite and Skarn

Along with Andesite and Skarn definition, know more about the etymology of Andesite and Skarn. Etymology of Andesite and Skarn gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Andesite and Formation of Skarn. The etymology of Andesite is From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance while that of Skarn is From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Andesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Andesite and Skarn are listed below.

For Andesite,

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

For Skarn,

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