Carbonatite and Skarn Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Skarn

The general Carbonatite and Skarn definition can be stated as: Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. 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 Carbonatite and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Carbonatite and Skarn. Get to know more information about Carbonatite and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Carbonatite and Skarn

The history of Carbonatite 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.

Carbonatite and Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Carbonatite and Skarn

Along with Carbonatite and Skarn definition, know more about the etymology of Carbonatite and Skarn. Etymology of Carbonatite and Skarn gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Carbonatite and Formation of Skarn. The etymology of Carbonatite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals while that of Skarn is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Carbonatite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Carbonatite and Skarn are listed below.

For Carbonatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium 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