Skarn and Hawaiite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Hawaiite

The general Skarn and Hawaiite 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, Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite. Along with definition of Skarn and Hawaiite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Hawaiite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Hawaiite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Hawaiite

The history of Skarn and Hawaiite 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 Hawaiite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Hawaiite

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

For Skarn,

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

For Hawaiite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Opaque rock