Skarn and Diabase Definition

Definition of Skarn and Diabase

The general Skarn and Diabase 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, Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar. Along with definition of Skarn and Diabase, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Diabase. Get to know more information about Skarn and Diabase origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Diabase

The history of Skarn and Diabase 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 Diabase Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Diabase

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

For Skarn,

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

For Diabase,

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