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Diamictite and Skarn Definition


Skarn and Diamictite Definition


Definition

Definition
Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone   
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
Southern Mongolia   
USA, Australia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Tornebohm   

Etymology
From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed   
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, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Diamictite and Skarn

The general Diamictite and Skarn definition can be stated as: Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. 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 Diamictite and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Skarn. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diamictite and Skarn

The history of Diamictite 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.

Diamictite and Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Skarn

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

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