Skarn and Shonkinite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Shonkinite

The general Skarn and Shonkinite 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, Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. Along with definition of Skarn and Shonkinite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Shonkinite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Shonkinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Shonkinite

The history of Skarn and Shonkinite 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 Shonkinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Shonkinite

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

For Skarn,

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

For Shonkinite,

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