Skarn and Chert Definition

Definition of Skarn and Chert

The general Skarn and Chert 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, Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. Along with definition of Skarn and Chert, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Chert. Get to know more information about Skarn and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Chert

The history of Skarn and Chert 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 Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Chert

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

For Skarn,

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

For Chert,

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