Pantellerite and Variolite Definition

Definition of Pantellerite and Variolite

The general Pantellerite and Variolite definition can be stated as: Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. On the other hand, Variolites are a group of dark green basic igneous rocks which exhibit pale colored spots, or spherules, especially on weathered surfaces, that give them a pockmarked appearance. Along with definition of Pantellerite and Variolite, get to know about Properties of Pantellerite and Variolite. Get to know more information about Pantellerite and Variolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pantellerite and Variolite

The history of Pantellerite and Variolite 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.

Pantellerite and Variolite Origin and Discoverer

Pantellerite and Variolite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Pantellerite and Variolite. In this section, you will know about Pantellerite and Variolite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Pantellerite is Strait of sicily whereas Origin of Variolite is France. It is interesting to know the name of Pantellerite and Variolite discoverer. The discoverer of Pantellerite and Variolite are Unknown.

Etymology of Pantellerite and Variolite

Along with Pantellerite and Variolite definition, know more about the etymology of Pantellerite and Variolite. Etymology of Pantellerite and Variolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pantellerite and Formation of Variolite. The etymology of Pantellerite is From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily while that of Variolite is From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pantellerite and Variolite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pantellerite and Variolite are listed below.

For Pantellerite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Variolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Opaque rock