Phonolite and Skarn Definition

Definition of Phonolite and Skarn

The general Phonolite and Skarn definition can be stated as: Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. 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 Phonolite and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Skarn. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phonolite and Skarn

The history of Phonolite 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.

Phonolite and Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Skarn

Along with Phonolite and Skarn definition, know more about the etymology of Phonolite and Skarn. Etymology of Phonolite and Skarn gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phonolite and Formation of Skarn. The etymology of Phonolite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit while that of Skarn is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phonolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phonolite and Skarn are listed below.

For Phonolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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