Turbidite and Skarn Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Skarn

The general Turbidite and Skarn definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. 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 Turbidite and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Skarn. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Skarn

The history of Turbidite 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.

Turbidite and Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Skarn

Along with Turbidite and Skarn definition, know more about the etymology of Turbidite and Skarn. Etymology of Turbidite and Skarn gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Turbidite and Formation of Skarn. The etymology of Turbidite is From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939 while that of Skarn is From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Turbidite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Turbidite and Skarn are listed below.

For Turbidite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, 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