Skarn and Nepheline Syenite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Nepheline Syenite

The general Skarn and Nepheline Syenite 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, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Skarn and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Nepheline Syenite

The history of Skarn and Nepheline Syenite 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 Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Nepheline Syenite

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

For Skarn,

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

For Nepheline Syenite,

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