Skarn and Blue Granite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Blue Granite

The general Skarn and Blue Granite 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, Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Skarn and Blue Granite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Blue Granite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Blue Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Blue Granite

The history of Skarn and Blue Granite 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 Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Blue Granite

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

For Skarn,

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

For Blue Granite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock