Skarn and Aplite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Aplite

The general Skarn and Aplite 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, Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. Along with definition of Skarn and Aplite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Aplite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Aplite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Aplite

The history of Skarn and Aplite 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 Aplite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Aplite

Along with Skarn and Aplite definition, know more about the etymology of Skarn and Aplite. Etymology of Skarn and Aplite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Skarn and Formation of Aplite. 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 Aplite 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 Aplite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Skarn and Aplite are listed below.

For Skarn,

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

For Aplite,

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