Skarn and Syenite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Syenite

The general Skarn and Syenite 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, Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. Along with definition of Skarn and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Syenite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Syenite

The history of Skarn and Syenite 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 Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Syenite

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

For Skarn,

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

For Syenite,

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