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Skarn and Siltstone Definition


Siltstone 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   
Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt   

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 English word silt and stone and from Proto-Indo-European root sal and stainaz   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Skarn and Siltstone

The general Skarn and Siltstone 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, Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt. Along with definition of Skarn and Siltstone, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Siltstone. Get to know more information about Skarn and Siltstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Skarn and Siltstone

The history of Skarn and Siltstone 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 Siltstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Siltstone

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

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