Skarn and Teschenite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Teschenite

The general Skarn and Teschenite 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, Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent. Along with definition of Skarn and Teschenite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Teschenite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Teschenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Teschenite

The history of Skarn and Teschenite 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 Teschenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Teschenite

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

For Skarn,

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

For Teschenite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock