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Chert and Skarn Definition


Skarn and Chert Definition


Definition

Definition
Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture   
Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA, Australia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Tornebohm   

Etymology
From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use   
From an old Swedish mining term originally used to describe a type of silicate gangue or waste rock.   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Chert and Skarn

The general Chert and Skarn definition can be stated as: Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. 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 Chert and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Chert and Skarn. Get to know more information about Chert and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Chert and Skarn

The history of Chert 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.

Chert and Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Skarn

Along with Chert and Skarn definition, know more about the etymology of Chert and Skarn. Etymology of Chert and Skarn gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Chert and Formation of Skarn. The etymology of Chert is From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use while that of Skarn is From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Chert belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Chert and Skarn are listed below.

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