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Quartzite and Skarn Definition


Skarn and Quartzite Definition


Definition

Definition
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   
Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA, Australia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Tornebohm   

Etymology
From quartz + -ite   
From an old Swedish mining term originally used to describe a type of silicate gangue or waste rock.   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Quartzite and Skarn

The general Quartzite and Skarn definition can be stated as: Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. 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 Quartzite and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Skarn. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Quartzite and Skarn

The history of Quartzite 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.

Quartzite and Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Skarn

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

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