Felsite and Skarn Definition

Definition of Felsite and Skarn

The general Felsite and Skarn definition can be stated as: Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. 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 Felsite and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Felsite and Skarn. Get to know more information about Felsite and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Felsite and Skarn

The history of Felsite 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.

Felsite and Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Felsite and Skarn

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

For Felsite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine 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