Skarn and Ijolite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Ijolite

The general Skarn and Ijolite 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, Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite. Along with definition of Skarn and Ijolite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Ijolite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Ijolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Ijolite

The history of Skarn and Ijolite 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 Ijolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Ijolite

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

For Skarn,

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

For Ijolite,

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