Phyllite and Skarn Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Skarn

The general Phyllite and Skarn definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. 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 Phyllite and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Skarn. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Skarn

The history of Phyllite 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.

Phyllite and Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Skarn

Along with Phyllite and Skarn definition, know more about the etymology of Phyllite and Skarn. Etymology of Phyllite and Skarn gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phyllite and Formation of Skarn. The etymology of Phyllite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1 while that of Skarn is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phyllite and Skarn belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phyllite and Skarn are listed below.

For Phyllite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft 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