Skarn and Charnockite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Charnockite

The general Skarn and Charnockite 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, Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. Along with definition of Skarn and Charnockite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Charnockite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Charnockite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Charnockite

The history of Skarn and Charnockite 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 Charnockite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Charnockite

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

For Skarn,

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

For Charnockite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock