Skarn and Harzburgite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Harzburgite

The general Skarn and Harzburgite 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, Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. Along with definition of Skarn and Harzburgite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Harzburgite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Harzburgite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Harzburgite

The history of Skarn and Harzburgite 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 Harzburgite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Harzburgite

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

For Skarn,

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

For Harzburgite,

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