Skarn and Argillite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Argillite

The general Skarn and Argillite 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, Argillites are highly compact sedimentary or slightly metamorphosed rocks that consist largely or wholly of particles of clay or silt but lack the fissility of shale or the cleavage characteristic of slate. Along with definition of Skarn and Argillite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Argillite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Argillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Argillite

The history of Skarn and Argillite 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 Argillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Argillite

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

For Skarn,

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

For Argillite,

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