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Skarn and Skarn Definition


Skarn 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   
Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin   

History
  
  

Origin
USA, Australia   
USA, Australia   

Discoverer
Tornebohm   
Tornebohm   

Etymology
From an old Swedish mining term originally used to describe a type of silicate gangue or waste rock.   
From an old Swedish mining term originally used to describe a type of silicate gangue or waste rock.   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic 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 Skarn

The general Skarn and Skarn 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, Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin. Along with definition of Skarn and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Skarn. Get to know more information about Skarn and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Skarn and Skarn

The history of Skarn and Skarn 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 Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Skarn

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

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