Skarn and Blueschist Definition

Definition of Skarn and Blueschist

The general Skarn and Blueschist 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, Blueschist is a metamorphic rock which is generally blue in color and is formed under conditions of high pressure and low temperature. Along with definition of Skarn and Blueschist, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Blueschist. Get to know more information about Skarn and Blueschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Blueschist

The history of Skarn and Blueschist 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 Blueschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Blueschist

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

For Skarn,

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

For Blueschist,

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