Diorite and Skarn Definition

Definition of Diorite and Skarn

The general Diorite and Skarn definition can be stated as: Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. 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 Diorite and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Skarn. Get to know more information about Diorite and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Skarn

The history of Diorite 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.

Diorite and Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Skarn

Along with Diorite and Skarn definition, know more about the etymology of Diorite and Skarn. Etymology of Diorite and Skarn gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diorite and Formation of Skarn. The etymology of Diorite is From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish while that of Skarn is From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diorite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diorite and Skarn are listed below.

For Diorite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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