Skarn and Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Trachyandesite

The general Skarn and Trachyandesite 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, Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. Along with definition of Skarn and Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Trachyandesite

The history of Skarn and Trachyandesite 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 Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Trachyandesite

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

For Skarn,

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

For Trachyandesite,

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