Skarn and Luxullianite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Luxullianite

The general Skarn and Luxullianite 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, Luxullianite is a rare type of granite, known for presence of clusters of radially arranged acicular tourmaline crystals which are enclosed by phenocrysts of orthoclase and quartz in a matrix of quartz, tourmaline, alkali feldspar, brown mica.. Along with definition of Skarn and Luxullianite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Luxullianite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Luxullianite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Luxullianite

The history of Skarn and Luxullianite 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 Luxullianite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Luxullianite

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

For Skarn,

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

For Luxullianite,

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