Skarn and Serpentinite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Serpentinite

The general Skarn and Serpentinite 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, A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.. Along with definition of Skarn and Serpentinite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Serpentinite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Serpentinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Serpentinite

The history of Skarn and Serpentinite 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 Serpentinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Serpentinite

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

For Skarn,

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

For Serpentinite,

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