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Diatomite and Skarn Definition


Skarn and Diatomite Definition


Definition

Definition
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth   
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
Germany   
USA, Australia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Tornebohm   

Etymology
From diatom + -ite1   
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
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Diatomite and Skarn

The general Diatomite and Skarn definition can be stated as: Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. 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 Diatomite and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Diatomite and Skarn. Get to know more information about Diatomite and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diatomite and Skarn

The history of Diatomite 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.

Diatomite and Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diatomite and Skarn

Along with Diatomite and Skarn definition, know more about the etymology of Diatomite and Skarn. Etymology of Diatomite and Skarn gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diatomite and Formation of Skarn. The etymology of Diatomite is From diatom + -ite1 while that of Skarn is From diatom + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diatomite and Skarn are listed below.

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