Skarn and Slate Definition

Definition of Skarn and Slate

The general Skarn and Slate 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, Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism. Along with definition of Skarn and Slate, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Slate. Get to know more information about Skarn and Slate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Slate

The history of Skarn and Slate 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 Slate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Slate

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

For Skarn,

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

For Slate,

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