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Skarn and Whiteschist Definition


Whiteschist and Skarn Definition


Definition

Definition
Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin   
Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures   

History
  
  

Origin
USA, Australia   
Tasmania   

Discoverer
Tornebohm   
Unknown   

Etymology
From an old Swedish mining term originally used to describe a type of silicate gangue or waste rock.   
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Skarn and Whiteschist

The general Skarn and Whiteschist 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, Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures. Along with definition of Skarn and Whiteschist, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Whiteschist. Get to know more information about Skarn and Whiteschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Skarn and Whiteschist

The history of Skarn and Whiteschist 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 Whiteschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Whiteschist

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

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