Skarn and Gossan Definition

Definition of Skarn and Gossan

The general Skarn and Gossan 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, Gossan is intensely oxidized, weathered or decomposed rock, usually the upper and exposed part of an ore deposit or mineral vein.. Along with definition of Skarn and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Gossan. Get to know more information about Skarn and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Gossan

The history of Skarn and Gossan 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 Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Gossan

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

For Skarn,

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

For Gossan,

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