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Skarn and Tachylite Definition


Tachylite 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   
Tachylite is a vitreous form of basaltic volcanic glass. This glass is formed naturally by the rapid cooling of molten basalt   

History
  
  

Origin
USA, Australia   
Iceland   

Discoverer
Tornebohm   
Unknown   

Etymology
From an old Swedish mining term originally used to describe a type of silicate gangue or waste rock.   
From German Tachylite, from tachy- + Greek lutos soluble, melting   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Skarn and Tachylite

The general Skarn and Tachylite 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, Tachylite is a vitreous form of basaltic volcanic glass. This glass is formed naturally by the rapid cooling of molten basalt. Along with definition of Skarn and Tachylite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Tachylite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Tachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Skarn and Tachylite

The history of Skarn and Tachylite 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 Tachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Tachylite

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

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