Skarn and Coal Definition

Definition of Skarn and Coal

The general Skarn and Coal 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, Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock usually occurring in rock strata in layers called coal beds. Along with definition of Skarn and Coal, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Coal. Get to know more information about Skarn and Coal origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Coal

The history of Skarn and Coal 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 Coal Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Coal

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

For Skarn,

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

For Coal,

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