Skarn and Dunite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Dunite

The general Skarn and Dunite 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, Dunite is a green to brownish coarse-grained igneous rock mainly consisting of olivine. Along with definition of Skarn and Dunite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Dunite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Dunite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Dunite

The history of Skarn and Dunite 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 Dunite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Dunite

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

For Skarn,

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

For Dunite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock