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Skarn and Tephrite Definition


Tephrite 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   
Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock   

History
  
  

Origin
USA, Australia   
Germany   

Discoverer
Tornebohm   
Van Tooren   

Etymology
From an old Swedish mining term originally used to describe a type of silicate gangue or waste rock.   
From Greek tephra, ashes from Indo-European base, to burn   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

The general Skarn and Tephrite 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, Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock. Along with definition of Skarn and Tephrite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Tephrite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Tephrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Skarn and Tephrite

The history of Skarn and Tephrite 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 Tephrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Tephrite

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

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