Skarn and Hornblendite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Hornblendite

The general Skarn and Hornblendite 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, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Skarn and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Hornblendite

The history of Skarn and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Hornblendite

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

For Skarn,

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

For Hornblendite,

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