Shale and Skarn Definition

Definition of Shale and Skarn

The general Shale and Skarn definition can be stated as: Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. 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 Shale and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Shale and Skarn. Get to know more information about Shale and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shale and Skarn

The history of Shale 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.

Shale and Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shale and Skarn

Along with Shale and Skarn definition, know more about the etymology of Shale and Skarn. Etymology of Shale and Skarn gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shale and Formation of Skarn. The etymology of Shale is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate, while that of Skarn is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shale and Skarn are listed below.

For Shale,

• 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