Slate and Skarn Definition

Definition of Slate and Skarn

The general Slate and Skarn definition can be stated as: Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism. On the other hand, Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin. Along with definition of Slate and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Slate and Skarn. Get to know more information about Slate and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Slate and Skarn

The history of Slate and Skarn 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.

Slate and Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Slate and Skarn

Along with Slate and Skarn definition, know more about the etymology of Slate and Skarn. Etymology of Slate and Skarn gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Slate and Formation of Skarn. The etymology of Slate is From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat) while that of Skarn is From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat). The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Slate and Skarn belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Slate and Skarn are listed below.

For Slate,

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

For Skarn,

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