Epidosite and Variolite Definition

Definition of Epidosite and Variolite

The general Epidosite and Variolite definition can be stated as: Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. 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 Epidosite and Variolite, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Variolite. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Variolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Epidosite and Variolite

The history of Epidosite 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.

Epidosite and Variolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Variolite

Along with Epidosite and Variolite definition, know more about the etymology of Epidosite and Variolite. Etymology of Epidosite and Variolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Epidosite and Formation of Variolite. The etymology of Epidosite is not available while that of Variolite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Epidosite and Variolite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Epidosite and Variolite are listed below.

For Epidosite,

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

For Variolite,

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