Skarn and Icelandite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Icelandite

The general Skarn and Icelandite 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, Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. Along with definition of Skarn and Icelandite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Icelandite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Icelandite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Icelandite

The history of Skarn and Icelandite 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 Icelandite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Icelandite

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

For Skarn,

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

For Icelandite,

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