Skarn and Jaspillite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Jaspillite

The general Skarn and Jaspillite 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, Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. Along with definition of Skarn and Jaspillite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Jaspillite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Jaspillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Jaspillite

The history of Skarn and Jaspillite 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 Jaspillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Jaspillite

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

For Skarn,

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

For Jaspillite,

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