Skarn and Chalk Definition

Definition of Skarn and Chalk

The general Skarn and Chalk 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, Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers. Along with definition of Skarn and Chalk, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Chalk. Get to know more information about Skarn and Chalk origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Chalk

The history of Skarn and Chalk 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 Chalk Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Chalk

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

For Skarn,

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

For Chalk,

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