Dacite and Skarn Definition

Definition of Dacite and Skarn

The general Dacite and Skarn definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. 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 Dacite and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Skarn. Get to know more information about Dacite and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Skarn

The history of Dacite 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.

Dacite and Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Skarn

Along with Dacite and Skarn definition, know more about the etymology of Dacite and Skarn. Etymology of Dacite and Skarn gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Dacite and Formation of Skarn. The etymology of Dacite is From Dacia, a province of the Roman Empire which lay between the Danube River and Carpathian Mountains where the rock was first described while that of Skarn is From Dacia, a province of the Roman Empire which lay between the Danube River and Carpathian Mountains where the rock was first described. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Dacite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Dacite and Skarn are listed below.

For Dacite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: 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