Skarn and Pegmatite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Pegmatite

The general Skarn and Pegmatite 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, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Skarn and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Pegmatite

The history of Skarn and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Pegmatite

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

For Skarn,

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

For Pegmatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock