Diabase and Skarn Definition

Definition of Diabase and Skarn

The general Diabase and Skarn definition can be stated as: Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and 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 Diabase and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Diabase and Skarn. Get to know more information about Diabase and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diabase and Skarn

The history of Diabase 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.

Diabase and Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diabase and Skarn

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

For Diabase,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard 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