Picrite and Skarn Definition

Definition of Picrite and Skarn

The general Picrite and Skarn definition can be stated as: Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. 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 Picrite and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Skarn. Get to know more information about Picrite and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Picrite and Skarn

The history of Picrite 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.

Picrite and Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Skarn

Along with Picrite and Skarn definition, know more about the etymology of Picrite and Skarn. Etymology of Picrite and Skarn gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Picrite and Formation of Skarn. The etymology of Picrite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century while that of Skarn is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Picrite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Picrite and Skarn are listed below.

For Picrite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard 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