Skarn and Greywacke Definition

Definition of Skarn and Greywacke

The general Skarn and Greywacke 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, Greywacke is defined as a dark coarse-grained sandstone rock which contains more than 15 per cent clay. Along with definition of Skarn and Greywacke, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Greywacke. Get to know more information about Skarn and Greywacke origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Greywacke

The history of Skarn and Greywacke 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 Greywacke Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Greywacke

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

For Skarn,

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

For Greywacke,

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