Skarn and Laterite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Laterite

The general Skarn and Laterite 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, Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Along with definition of Skarn and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Laterite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Laterite

The history of Skarn and Laterite 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 Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Laterite

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

For Skarn,

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

For Laterite,

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