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
Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
USA, Australia
New Zealand
1.2.2 Discoverer
1.3 Etymology
From an old Swedish mining term originally used to describe a type of silicate gangue or waste rock.
From Greek mulōn mill + -ite
1.4 Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
2 Texture
2.1 Texture
Earthy, Mud-rich, Rough
Foliated
2.2 Color
Black, Brown, Colourless, Green, Grey, White
Black to Grey
2.3 Maintenance
2.4 Durability
2.4.1 Water Resistant
2.4.2 Scratch Resistant
2.4.3 Stain Resistant
2.4.4 Wind Resistant
2.4.5 Acid Resistant
2.5 Appearance
Dull
Dull, Banded and Foilated
3 Uses
3.1 Architecture
3.1.1 Interior Uses
Decorative Aggregates, Entryways, Interior Decoration
Decorative Aggregates, Interior Decoration
3.1.2 Exterior Uses
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration, Paving Stone
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Paving Stone, Garden Decoration
3.1.3 Other Architectural Uses
3.2 Industry
3.2.1 Construction Industry
As a Flux in the Production of Steel and Pig Iron, As a Sintering Agent in Steel Industry to process Iron Ore, As Dimension Stone, Gold and Silver production, Manufacture of Magnesium and Dolomite Refractories
for Road Aggregate, Landscaping, Roadstone
3.2.2 Medical Industry
Not Applicable
Not Yet Used
3.3 Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture
Artifacts, Monuments
3.4 Other Uses
3.4.1 Commercial Uses
Creating Artwork, Gemstone, Jewelry, Metallurgical Flux, Source of Magnesia (MgO)
Creating Artwork, Gemstone, Jewelry
4 Types
4.1 Types
Endoskarns
Blastomylonites, Ultramylonites and Phyllonites
4.2 Features
Host Rock for Lead, Zinc and Copper Deposits
Surfaces are often shiny
4.3 Archaeological Significance
4.3.1 Monuments
4.3.2 Famous Monuments
Data Not Available
Data Not Available
4.3.3 Sculpture
4.3.4 Famous Sculptures
Data Not Available
Data Not Available
4.3.5 Pictographs
4.3.6 Petroglyphs
4.3.7 Figurines
4.4 Fossils
5 Formation
5.1 Formation
Due to change in environmental conditions, rocks are heated and pressurized deep inside the Earth's surface. Skarn is formed from the extreme heat caused by magma or by the intense collisions and friction of tectonic plates.
Mylonites are ductilely deformed rocks formed by the accumulation of large shear strain, in ductile fault zones.
5.2 Composition
5.2.1 Mineral Content
Calcite, Enstatite, Epidote, Garnet, Magnetite, Pyroxene, Titanite
Porphyroblasts
5.2.2 Compound Content
Au, CaO, Carbon Dioxide, Cu, Fe, MgO
Aluminium Oxide, Calcium Sulfate, Chromium(III) Oxide, Iron(III) Oxide, Magnesium Carbonate, Silicon Dioxide
5.3 Transformation
5.3.1 Metamorphism
5.3.2 Types of Metamorphism
Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism, Hydrothermal Metamorphism, Impact Metamorphism, Regional Metamorphism
Not Applicable
5.3.3 Weathering
5.3.4 Types of Weathering
Not Applicable
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
5.3.5 Erosion
5.3.6 Types of Erosion
Not Applicable
Chemical Erosion, Sea Erosion, Wind Erosion
6 Properties
6.1 Physical Properties
6.1.1 Hardness
6.2.2 Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
6.2.3 Fracture
6.2.4 Streak
Light to dark brown
White
6.2.5 Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
6.2.6 Luster
6.2.7 Compressive Strength
7.3.2 Cleavage
7.3.3 Toughness
7.3.4 Specific Gravity
7.3.5 Transparency
7.3.6 Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm32.6-4.8 g/cm3
0
1400
7.4 Thermal Properties
7.4.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K1.50 kJ/Kg K
0.14
3.2
7.4.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
8 Reserves
8.1 Deposits in Eastern Continents
8.1.1 Asia
China, India, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Sri Lanka
China, India, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea
8.1.2 Africa
South Africa, Western Africa
Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, South Africa, Western Africa
8.1.3 Europe
United Kingdom
England, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, United Kingdom
8.1.4 Others
Not Yet Found
Not Yet Found
8.2 Deposits in Western Continents
8.2.1 North America
8.2.2 South America
Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay
Not Yet Found
8.3 Deposits in Oceania Continent
8.3.1 Australia
Central Australia, Western Australia
Central Australia, Western Australia