Skarn and Litchfieldite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Litchfieldite

The general Skarn and Litchfieldite 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, Litchfieldite is a rare igneous rock which is coarse-grained, foliated and a variety of nepheline syenite, sometimes also called as nepheline syenite gneiss or gneissic nepeheline syenite. Along with definition of Skarn and Litchfieldite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Litchfieldite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Litchfieldite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Litchfieldite

The history of Skarn and Litchfieldite 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 Litchfieldite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Litchfieldite

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

For Skarn,

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

For Litchfieldite,

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