Arkose and Skarn Definition

Definition of Arkose and Skarn

The general Arkose and Skarn definition can be stated as: Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. 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 Arkose and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Arkose and Skarn. Get to know more information about Arkose and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Arkose and Skarn

The history of Arkose 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.

Arkose and Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Arkose and Skarn

Along with Arkose and Skarn definition, know more about the etymology of Arkose and Skarn. Etymology of Arkose and Skarn gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Arkose and Formation of Skarn. The etymology of Arkose is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones while that of Skarn is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Arkose and Skarn are listed below.

For Arkose,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse 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