Skarn and Gabbro Definition

Definition of Skarn and Gabbro

The general Skarn and Gabbro 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, Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. Along with definition of Skarn and Gabbro, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Gabbro. Get to know more information about Skarn and Gabbro origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Gabbro

The history of Skarn and Gabbro 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 Gabbro Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Gabbro

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

For Skarn,

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

For Gabbro,

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