Skarn and Dacite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Dacite

The general Skarn and Dacite 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, Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Skarn and Dacite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Dacite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Dacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Dacite

The history of Skarn and Dacite 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 Dacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Dacite

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

For Skarn,

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

For Dacite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock