Jaspillite and Variolite Definition

Definition of Jaspillite and Variolite

The general Jaspillite and Variolite definition can be stated as: Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation 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 Jaspillite and Variolite, get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Variolite. Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Variolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jaspillite and Variolite

The history of Jaspillite 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.

Jaspillite and Variolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jaspillite and Variolite

Along with Jaspillite and Variolite definition, know more about the etymology of Jaspillite and Variolite. Etymology of Jaspillite and Variolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Jaspillite and Formation of Variolite. The etymology of Jaspillite is From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper while that of Variolite is From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Jaspillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Variolite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Jaspillite and Variolite are listed below.

For Jaspillite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Variolite,

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