Skarn and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Epidosite

The general Skarn and Epidosite 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, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Skarn and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Epidosite

The history of Skarn and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Epidosite

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

For Skarn,

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

For Epidosite,

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