Hornfels and Hornfels Definition

Definition of Hornfels and Hornfels

The general Hornfels and Hornfels definition can be stated as: Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. On the other hand, Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. Along with definition of Hornfels and Hornfels, get to know about Properties of Hornfels and Hornfels. Get to know more information about Hornfels and Hornfels origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Hornfels and Hornfels

The history of Hornfels and Hornfels 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.

Hornfels and Hornfels Origin and Discoverer

Hornfels and Hornfels definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Hornfels and Hornfels. In this section, you will know about Hornfels and Hornfels Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Hornfels and Hornfels are New Zealand. It is interesting to know the name of Hornfels and Hornfels discoverer. The discoverer of Hornfels and Hornfels are Unknown.

Etymology of Hornfels and Hornfels

Along with Hornfels and Hornfels definition, know more about the etymology of Hornfels and Hornfels. Etymology of Hornfels and Hornfels gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Hornfels and Formation of Hornfels. The etymology of Hornfels is From German which means hornstone while that of Hornfels is From German which means hornstone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Hornfels and Hornfels belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Hornfels and Hornfels are listed below.

For Hornfels,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Hornfels,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock