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Skarn and Appinite Definition


Appinite and Skarn Definition


Definition

Definition
Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin   
Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished   

History
  
  

Origin
USA, Australia   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Tornebohm   
Unknown   

Etymology
From an old Swedish mining term originally used to describe a type of silicate gangue or waste rock.   
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Skarn and Appinite

The general Skarn and Appinite 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, Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. Along with definition of Skarn and Appinite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Appinite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Appinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Skarn and Appinite

The history of Skarn and Appinite 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 Appinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Appinite

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

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