Skarn and Foidolite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Foidolite

The general Skarn and Foidolite 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, Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. Along with definition of Skarn and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Foidolite

The history of Skarn and Foidolite 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 Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Foidolite

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

For Skarn,

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

For Foidolite,

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