Skarn and Flint Definition

Definition of Skarn and Flint

The general Skarn and Flint 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, Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel. Along with definition of Skarn and Flint, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Flint. Get to know more information about Skarn and Flint origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Flint

The history of Skarn and Flint 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 Flint Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Flint

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

For Skarn,

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

For Flint,

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