Skarn Photos
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Skarn Photos
Skarn
last edited:
12/12/07
number of photos: 5
Skarn is a mining term for limestones and dolomites
that have been converted by metamorphism to silicate
minerals.
Besides
silica, also iron, magnesium, and
aluminum
have also been added to the composition
of the altered rocks.
photos
garnet-wollastonite skarn:
1
2
3
limestone skarn:
1
2
Photos are copyright free for non-commercial
educational uses.
Just credit photos to R.Weller/Cochise College.
copyright 2007-R.Weller