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Theralite and Skarn Definition


Skarn and Theralite Definition


Definition

Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   
Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA, Australia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Tornebohm   

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

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Theralite and Skarn

The general Theralite and Skarn definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. 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 Theralite and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Skarn. Get to know more information about Theralite and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Skarn

The history of Theralite 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.

Theralite and Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Skarn

Along with Theralite and Skarn definition, know more about the etymology of Theralite and Skarn. Etymology of Theralite and Skarn gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Theralite and Formation of Skarn. The etymology of Theralite is From Greek to pursue while that of Skarn is From Greek to pursue. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Theralite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Theralite and Skarn are listed below.

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