Skarn and Shoshonite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Shoshonite

The general Skarn and Shoshonite 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, Shoshonite is a basaltic rock, properly a potassic trachyandesite, composed of olivine, augite and plagioclase phenocrysts in a groundmass with calcic plagioclase and sanidine and some dark-colored volcanic glass. Along with definition of Skarn and Shoshonite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Shoshonite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Shoshonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Shoshonite

The history of Skarn and Shoshonite 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 Shoshonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Shoshonite

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

For Skarn,

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

For Shoshonite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock