Skarn and Tuff Definition

Definition of Skarn and Tuff

The general Skarn and Tuff 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, Tuff is a type of rock made of volcanic ash ejected from a vent during a volcanic eruption. Along with definition of Skarn and Tuff, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Tuff. Get to know more information about Skarn and Tuff origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Tuff

The history of Skarn and Tuff 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 Tuff Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Tuff

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

For Skarn,

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

For Tuff,

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