Skarn and Hyaloclastite  Definition

Definition of Skarn and Hyaloclastite 

The general Skarn and Hyaloclastite  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, Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment. Along with definition of Skarn and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Skarn and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Skarn and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Skarn and Hyaloclastite  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 Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Hyaloclastite 

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

For Skarn,

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

For Hyaloclastite  ,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock