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Skarn and Essexite  Definition


Essexite  and Skarn Definition


Definition

Definition
Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin   
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   

History
  
  

Origin
USA, Australia   
USA   

Discoverer
Tornebohm   
Unknown   

Etymology
From an old Swedish mining term originally used to describe a type of silicate gangue or waste rock.   
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Skarn and Essexite 

The general Skarn and Essexite  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, Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock. Along with definition of Skarn and Essexite , get to know about Properties of Skarn and Essexite . Get to know more information about Skarn and Essexite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Skarn and Essexite 

The history of Skarn and Essexite  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 Essexite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Essexite 

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

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