Skarn and Kimberlite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Kimberlite

The general Skarn and Kimberlite 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, Kimberlite is a rare, blue-tinged, coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock, which sometimes contains diamonds and is mostly found in South Africa and Siberia.. Along with definition of Skarn and Kimberlite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Kimberlite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Kimberlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Kimberlite

The history of Skarn and Kimberlite 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 Kimberlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Kimberlite

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

For Skarn,

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

For Kimberlite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock