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Skarn and Schist Definition


Schist 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   
Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation   

History
  
  

Origin
USA, Australia   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Tornebohm   
Unknown   

Etymology
From an old Swedish mining term originally used to describe a type of silicate gangue or waste rock.   
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Skarn and Schist

The general Skarn and Schist 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, Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. Along with definition of Skarn and Schist, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Schist. Get to know more information about Skarn and Schist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Skarn and Schist

The history of Skarn and Schist 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 Schist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Schist

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

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