skarn (Q41949)
From geokb
Metasomatic rock consisting mainly of Ca-, Mg-, Fe-, or Mn-silicate minerals, which are free from or poor in water. Typically formed at the contact between a silicate rock or magma and a carbonate rock.
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | skarn |
Metasomatic rock consisting mainly of Ca-, Mg-, Fe-, or Mn-silicate minerals, which are free from or poor in water. Typically formed at the contact between a silicate rock or magma and a carbonate rock. |
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Fettes and Desmons, 2007, p195
