Minerals & Gemstone 480x104
wpdiamonds.com


Advertising Information





Glossary of Terms
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z ALL



Skarn
Type of metamorphic rock formed by the metasomatism in the contact zone of magmatic intrusions. Skarns are chiefly composed of pyroxenes, especially Diopside, as well as Calcite.



Slab of Skarn, Bear Mountain Museum, New York

© Hershel Friedman - minerals.net - All Rights Reserved.



< Back