Metapelite and Skarn Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Skarn

The general Metapelite and Skarn definition can be stated as: Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. 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 Metapelite and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Skarn. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Skarn

The history of Metapelite 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.

Metapelite and Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Skarn

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

For Metapelite,

• 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