Aplite and Skarn Definition

Definition of Aplite and Skarn

The general Aplite and Skarn definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. 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 Aplite and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Skarn. Get to know more information about Aplite and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Skarn

The history of Aplite 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.

Aplite and Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Skarn

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

For Aplite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• 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