Skarn and Migmatite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Migmatite

The general Skarn and Migmatite 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, Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components. Along with definition of Skarn and Migmatite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Migmatite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Migmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Migmatite

The history of Skarn and Migmatite 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 Migmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Migmatite

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

For Skarn,

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

For Migmatite,

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