Skarn and Lherzolite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Lherzolite

The general Skarn and Lherzolite 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, Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. Along with definition of Skarn and Lherzolite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Lherzolite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Lherzolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Lherzolite

The history of Skarn and Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Lherzolite

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

For Skarn,

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

For Lherzolite,

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