Skarn Definition

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1 Definition

1.1 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

1.2 History

1.2.1 Origin

USA, Australia

1.2.2 Discoverer

Tornebohm

1.3 Etymology

From an old Swedish mining term originally used to describe a type of silicate gangue or waste rock.

1.4 Class

Metamorphic Rocks

1.4.1 Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Hard Rock

1.5 Family

1.5.1 Group

Not Applicable

1.6 Other Categories

Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

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Define Skarn

Skarn is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Skarn in general, Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin. Skarn comes under Metamorphic Rocks. All Metamorphic Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Skarn Definition, know more about the History of Skarn, Etymology of Skarn in next sections.