Skarn and Travertine Definition

Definition of Skarn and Travertine

The general Skarn and Travertine 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, Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters. Along with definition of Skarn and Travertine, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Travertine. Get to know more information about Skarn and Travertine origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Travertine

The history of Skarn and Travertine 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 Travertine Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Travertine

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

For Skarn,

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

For Travertine,

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