Variolite and Suevite Definition

Definition of Variolite and Suevite

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

History of Variolite and Suevite

The history of Variolite and Suevite 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 Suevite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Variolite and Suevite

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

For Variolite,

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

For Suevite,

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