Schist and Skarn Definition

Definition of Schist and Skarn

The general Schist and Skarn definition can be stated as: Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. 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 Schist and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Schist and Skarn. Get to know more information about Schist and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Schist and Skarn

The history of Schist 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.

Schist and Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Skarn

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

For Schist,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness 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