Dolomite and Skarn Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Skarn

The general Dolomite and Skarn definition can be stated as: Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. 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 Dolomite and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Skarn. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Skarn

The history of Dolomite 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.

Dolomite and Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Skarn

Along with Dolomite and Skarn definition, know more about the etymology of Dolomite and Skarn. Etymology of Dolomite and Skarn gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Dolomite and Formation of Skarn. The etymology of Dolomite is From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock while that of Skarn is From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Dolomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Dolomite and Skarn are listed below.

For Dolomite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, 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