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Skarn and Jadeitite Definition


Jadeitite and Skarn Definition


Definition

Definition
Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin   
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   

History
  
  

Origin
USA, Australia   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Tornebohm   
Unknown   

Etymology
From an old Swedish mining term originally used to describe a type of silicate gangue or waste rock.   
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Skarn and Jadeitite

The general Skarn and Jadeitite 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, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Skarn and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Skarn and Jadeitite

The history of Skarn and Jadeitite 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 Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Jadeitite

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

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