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Skarn and Jasperoid Definition


Jasperoid 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   
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
USA, Australia   
USA   

Discoverer
Tornebohm   
Unknown   

Etymology
From an old Swedish mining term originally used to describe a type of silicate gangue or waste rock.   
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary 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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Skarn and Jasperoid

The general Skarn and Jasperoid 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, Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. Along with definition of Skarn and Jasperoid, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Jasperoid. Get to know more information about Skarn and Jasperoid origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Skarn and Jasperoid

The history of Skarn and Jasperoid 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 Jasperoid Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Jasperoid

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

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