Skarn and Minette Definition

Definition of Skarn and Minette

The general Skarn and Minette 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, Minette is a variety of Lamprophyre and is porphyritic alkaline igneous rock which is mainly dominated by biotite and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Skarn and Minette, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Minette. Get to know more information about Skarn and Minette origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Minette

The history of Skarn and Minette 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 Minette Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Minette

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

For Skarn,

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

For Minette,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock