Hornblendite and Variolite Definition

Definition of Hornblendite and Variolite

The general Hornblendite and Variolite definition can be stated as: Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. 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 Hornblendite and Variolite, get to know about Properties of Hornblendite and Variolite. Get to know more information about Hornblendite and Variolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Hornblendite and Variolite

The history of Hornblendite 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.

Hornblendite and Variolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hornblendite and Variolite

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

For Hornblendite,

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

For Variolite,

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