Skarn and Websterite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Websterite

The general Skarn and Websterite 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, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Skarn and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Websterite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Websterite

The history of Skarn and Websterite 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 Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Websterite

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

For Skarn,

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

For Websterite,

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