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Benmoreite and Variolite Definition


Variolite and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
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   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
France   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From Latin varius, speckled, variegated   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Benmoreite and Variolite

The general Benmoreite and Variolite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. 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 Benmoreite and Variolite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Variolite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Variolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Variolite

The history of Benmoreite 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.

Benmoreite and Variolite Origin and Discoverer

Benmoreite and Variolite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Benmoreite and Variolite. In this section, you will know about Benmoreite and Variolite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Benmoreite is Isle of Mull, Scotland whereas Origin of Variolite is France. It is interesting to know the name of Benmoreite and Variolite discoverer. The Discoverer of Benmoreite is Ben More and the discoverer of Variolite is Unknown.

Etymology of Benmoreite and Variolite

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

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