Skarn and Lignite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Lignite

The general Skarn and Lignite 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, Lignite is a soft brownish coal which shows traces of plants and is intermediate between bituminous coal and peat. Along with definition of Skarn and Lignite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Lignite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Lignite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Lignite

The history of Skarn and Lignite 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 Lignite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Lignite

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

For Skarn,

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

For Lignite,

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