Jasperoid and Variolite Definition

Definition of Jasperoid and Variolite

The general Jasperoid and Variolite definition can be stated as: Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. 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 Jasperoid and Variolite, get to know about Properties of Jasperoid and Variolite. Get to know more information about Jasperoid and Variolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jasperoid and Variolite

The history of Jasperoid 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.

Jasperoid and Variolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jasperoid and Variolite

Along with Jasperoid and Variolite definition, know more about the etymology of Jasperoid and Variolite. Etymology of Jasperoid and Variolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Jasperoid and Formation of Variolite. The etymology of Jasperoid is From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid while that of Variolite is From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Jasperoid belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Variolite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Jasperoid and Variolite are listed below.

For Jasperoid,

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

For Variolite,

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