Skarn and Trondhjemite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Trondhjemite

The general Skarn and Trondhjemite 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, Trondhjemite is a leucocratic (light-colored) intrusive igneous rock. It is a variety of tonalite in which the plagioclase is mostly in the form of oligoclase. Trondhjemites are sometimes known as plagiogranites.. Along with definition of Skarn and Trondhjemite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Trondhjemite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Trondhjemite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Trondhjemite

The history of Skarn and Trondhjemite 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 Trondhjemite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Trondhjemite

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

For Skarn,

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

For Trondhjemite,

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