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Skarn and Marble Definition


Marble and Skarn Definition


Definition

Definition
Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin   
Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time   

History
  
  

Origin
USA, Australia   
Egypt   

Discoverer
Tornebohm   
Unknown   

Etymology
From an old Swedish mining term originally used to describe a type of silicate gangue or waste rock.   
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Skarn and Marble

The general Skarn and Marble 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, Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. Along with definition of Skarn and Marble, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Marble. Get to know more information about Skarn and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Skarn and Marble

The history of Skarn and Marble 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 Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Marble

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

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