Skarn and Gneiss Definition

Definition of Skarn and Gneiss

The general Skarn and Gneiss 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, Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks. Along with definition of Skarn and Gneiss, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Gneiss. Get to know more information about Skarn and Gneiss origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Gneiss

The history of Skarn and Gneiss 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 Gneiss Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Gneiss

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

For Skarn,

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

For Gneiss,

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