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Skarn and Migmatite Definition


Migmatite 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   
Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components   

History
  
  

Origin
USA, Australia   
Southern Alps, France   

Discoverer
Tornebohm   
Jakob Sederholm   

Etymology
From an old Swedish mining term originally used to describe a type of silicate gangue or waste rock.   
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture   

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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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