Skarn and Oolite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Oolite

The general Skarn and Oolite 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, Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. Along with definition of Skarn and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Oolite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Oolite

The history of Skarn and Oolite 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 Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Oolite

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

For Skarn,

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

For Oolite,

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