Skarn and Picrite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Picrite

The general Skarn and Picrite 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, Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. Along with definition of Skarn and Picrite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Picrite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Picrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Picrite

The history of Skarn and Picrite 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 Picrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Picrite

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

For Skarn,

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

For Picrite,

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