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Latite and Skarn Definition


Skarn and Latite Definition


Definition

Definition
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   
Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
USA, Australia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Tornebohm   

Etymology
From the Latin word latium   
From an old Swedish mining term originally used to describe a type of silicate gangue or waste rock.   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Latite and Skarn

The general Latite and Skarn definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. 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 Latite and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Latite and Skarn. Get to know more information about Latite and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Latite and Skarn

The history of Latite 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.

Latite and Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Skarn

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

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