Skarn and Andesite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Andesite

The general Skarn and Andesite definition can be stated as: Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin. On the other hand, Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava. Along with definition of Skarn and Andesite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Andesite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Andesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Andesite

The history of Skarn and Andesite 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.

Skarn and Andesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Andesite

Along with Skarn and Andesite definition, know more about the etymology of Skarn and Andesite. Etymology of Skarn and Andesite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Skarn and Formation of Andesite. The etymology of Skarn is From an old Swedish mining term originally used to describe a type of silicate gangue or waste rock. while that of Andesite is From an old Swedish mining term originally used to describe a type of silicate gangue or waste rock.. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Andesite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Skarn and Andesite are listed below.

For Skarn,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Andesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock