Skarn and Turbidite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Turbidite

The general Skarn and Turbidite 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, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Skarn and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Turbidite

The history of Skarn and Turbidite 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 Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

Skarn and Turbidite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Skarn and Turbidite. In this section, you will know about Skarn and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Skarn is USA, Australia whereas Origin of Turbidite is European Foreland Basins. It is interesting to know the name of Skarn and Turbidite discoverer. The Discoverer of Skarn is Tornebohm and the discoverer of Turbidite is Arnold H. Bouma.

Etymology of Skarn and Turbidite

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

For Skarn,

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

For Turbidite,

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