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Suevite and Variolite Definition

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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.
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
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Canada, Germany
France
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
No etymologies found
From Latin varius, speckled, variegated
1.4 Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Opaque Rock

Definition of Suevite and Variolite

The general Suevite and Variolite definition can be stated as: During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.. 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 Suevite and Variolite, get to know about Properties of Suevite and Variolite. Get to know more information about Suevite and Variolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Suevite and Variolite

The history of Suevite 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.

Suevite and Variolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Suevite and Variolite

Along with Suevite and Variolite definition, know more about the etymology of Suevite and Variolite. Etymology of Suevite and Variolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Suevite and Formation of Variolite. The etymology of Suevite is No etymologies found while that of Variolite is No etymologies found. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Suevite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Variolite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Suevite and Variolite are listed below.

For Suevite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Variolite,

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