Skarn and Marl Definition

Definition of Skarn and Marl

The general Skarn and Marl 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, Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. Along with definition of Skarn and Marl, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Marl. Get to know more information about Skarn and Marl origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Marl

The history of Skarn and Marl 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 Marl Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Marl

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

For Skarn,

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

For Marl,

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