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Skarn and Rhyodacite Definition


Rhyodacite and Skarn Definition


Definition

Definition
Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin   
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
USA, Australia   
USA   

Discoverer
Tornebohm   
Unknown   

Etymology
From an old Swedish mining term originally used to describe a type of silicate gangue or waste rock.   
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Skarn and Rhyodacite

The general Skarn and Rhyodacite 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, Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Skarn and Rhyodacite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Rhyodacite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Rhyodacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Skarn and Rhyodacite

The history of Skarn and Rhyodacite 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 Rhyodacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Rhyodacite

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

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