Skarn and Basanite  Definition

Definition of Skarn and Basanite 

The general Skarn and Basanite  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, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Skarn and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Skarn and Basanite . Get to know more information about Skarn and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Basanite 

The history of Skarn and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Basanite 

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

For Skarn,

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

For Basanite ,

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