Skarn and Coquina Definition

Definition of Skarn and Coquina

The general Skarn and Coquina 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, Coquina is a sedimentary rock that is composed either wholly or almost entirely of the transported, abraded, and mechanically-sorted fragments of the shells of molluscs, trilobites, brachiopods, or other invertebrates. Along with definition of Skarn and Coquina, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Coquina. Get to know more information about Skarn and Coquina origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Coquina

The history of Skarn and Coquina 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 Coquina Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Coquina

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

For Skarn,

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

For Coquina,

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