Skarn and Porphyry Definition

Definition of Skarn and Porphyry

The general Skarn and Porphyry 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, Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix. Along with definition of Skarn and Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Porphyry. Get to know more information about Skarn and Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Porphyry

The history of Skarn and Porphyry 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 Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Porphyry

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

For Skarn,

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

For Porphyry,

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