Skarn and Wehrlite Definition

Definition of Skarn and Wehrlite

The general Skarn and Wehrlite 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, Wehrlite is an ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that is a mixture of olivine and clinopyroxene. It is a subdivision of the peridotites. Along with definition of Skarn and Wehrlite, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Wehrlite. Get to know more information about Skarn and Wehrlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Skarn and Wehrlite

The history of Skarn and Wehrlite 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 Wehrlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Wehrlite

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

For Skarn,

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

For Wehrlite,

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