Oolite and Skarn Definition

Definition of Oolite and Skarn

The general Oolite and Skarn definition can be stated as: Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. 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 Oolite and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Skarn. Get to know more information about Oolite and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oolite and Skarn

The history of Oolite 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.

Oolite and Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Skarn

Along with Oolite and Skarn definition, know more about the etymology of Oolite and Skarn. Etymology of Oolite and Skarn gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Oolite and Formation of Skarn. The etymology of Oolite is From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime while that of Skarn is From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Oolite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Oolite and Skarn are listed below.

For Oolite,

• 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