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Skarn and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition


Basaltic Trachyandesite 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  
Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface  

History
  
  

Origin
USA, Australia  
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Discoverer
Tornebohm  
Unknown  

Etymology
From an old Swedish mining term originally used to describe a type of silicate gangue or waste rock.  
From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock  

Class
Metamorphic Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

Group
-  
Volcanic  

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

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Definition of Skarn and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The general Skarn and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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, Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface. Along with definition of Skarn and Basaltic Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Basaltic Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Skarn and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Skarn and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

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