Hornfels Definition

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1 Definition

1.1 Definition

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

1.2 History

1.2.1 Origin

New Zealand

1.2.2 Discoverer

Unknown

1.3 Etymology

From German which means hornstone

1.4 Class

Metamorphic Rocks

1.4.1 Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Soft Rock

1.5 Family

1.5.1 Group

Not Applicable

1.6 Other Categories

Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

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Define Hornfels

Hornfels is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Hornfels in general, 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. Hornfels comes under Metamorphic Rocks. All Metamorphic Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Hornfels Definition, know more about the History of Hornfels, Etymology of Hornfels in next sections.