Skarn and Lamprophyre Definition

Definition of Skarn and Lamprophyre

The general Skarn and Lamprophyre 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, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Skarn and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Skarn and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Lamprophyre

The history of Skarn and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Lamprophyre

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

For Skarn,

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

For Lamprophyre,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock