Variolite and Banded iron formation Definition

Definition of Variolite and Banded iron formation

The general Variolite and Banded iron formation 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, Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age. Along with definition of Variolite and Banded iron formation, get to know about Properties of Variolite and Banded iron formation. Get to know more information about Variolite and Banded iron formation origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Variolite and Banded iron formation

The history of Variolite and Banded iron formation 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 Banded iron formation Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Variolite and Banded iron formation

Along with Variolite and Banded iron formation definition, know more about the etymology of Variolite and Banded iron formation. Etymology of Variolite and Banded iron formation gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Variolite and Formation of Banded iron formation. The etymology of Variolite is From Latin varius, speckled, variegated while that of Banded iron formation 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 belongs to Igneous Rocks while Banded iron formation belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Variolite and Banded iron formation are listed below.

For Variolite,

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

For Banded iron formation,

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