Variolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Definition

Definition of Variolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The general Variolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition can be stated as: 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. On the other hand, Alkali feldspar granite, also known as red granite, is a felsic igneous rock and a type of granite rich in the mineral potassium feldspar. Along with definition of Variolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite, get to know about Properties of Variolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Get to know more information about Variolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Variolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The history of Variolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite 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.

Variolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Variolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

Along with Variolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Variolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Etymology of Variolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Variolite and Formation of Alkali Feldspar Granite. The etymology of Variolite is From Latin varius, speckled, variegated while that of Alkali Feldspar Granite is From Latin varius, speckled, variegated. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Variolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Variolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite are listed below.

For Variolite,

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

For Alkali Feldspar Granite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock