Skarn and Latite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Latite

The general Skarn and Latite 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, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Skarn and Latite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Latite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Latite

The history of Skarn and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Latite

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

For Skarn,

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

For Latite,

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