Diabase and Variolite Definition

Definition of Diabase and Variolite

The general Diabase and Variolite definition can be stated as: Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar. 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 Diabase and Variolite, get to know about Properties of Diabase and Variolite. Get to know more information about Diabase and Variolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diabase and Variolite

The history of Diabase 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.

Diabase and Variolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diabase and Variolite

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

For Diabase,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Variolite,

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