スカルン

noun

skarn

A geological term for a metamorphic rock formed by contact metasomatism, typically rich in calcium, magnesium, and iron silicates. Used in mineralogy and economic geology.

• この鉱こう山ざんではスカルン中ちゅうに銅どう鉱こう床しょうが見みられる。

  Copper deposits are found in the skarn at this mine.