Skarn and Pseudotachylite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Pseudotachylite

The general Skarn and Pseudotachylite 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, Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.. Along with definition of Skarn and Pseudotachylite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Pseudotachylite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Pseudotachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Pseudotachylite

The history of Skarn and Pseudotachylite 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 Pseudotachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Pseudotachylite

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

For Skarn,

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

For Pseudotachylite,

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