Skarn and Claystone Definition

Definition of Skarn and Claystone

The general Skarn and Claystone 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, Claystone is a fine-grained, dark gray to pink sedimentary rock which mainly consists of compacted and hardened clay. Along with definition of Skarn and Claystone, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Claystone. Get to know more information about Skarn and Claystone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Claystone

The history of Skarn and Claystone 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 Claystone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Claystone

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

For Skarn,

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

For Claystone,

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