Skarn and Kenyte Definition

Definition of Skarn and Kenyte

The general Skarn and Kenyte 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, Kenyte is a variety of porphyritic phonolite or trachyte rock with rhomb shaped phenocrysts of anorthoclase with variable olivine and augite in a glassy matrix. Along with definition of Skarn and Kenyte, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Kenyte. Get to know more information about Skarn and Kenyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Kenyte

The history of Skarn and Kenyte 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 Kenyte Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Kenyte

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

For Skarn,

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

For Kenyte,

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