Skarn and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Vogesite

The general Skarn and Vogesite 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, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Skarn and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Vogesite

The history of Skarn and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Vogesite

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

For Skarn,

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

For Vogesite,

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