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Mangerite and Variolite Definition


Variolite and Mangerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   
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   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From Latin varius, speckled, variegated   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Mangerite and Variolite

The general Mangerite and Variolite definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. 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 Mangerite and Variolite, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Variolite. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Variolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mangerite and Variolite

The history of Mangerite 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.

Mangerite and Variolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Variolite

Along with Mangerite and Variolite definition, know more about the etymology of Mangerite and Variolite. Etymology of Mangerite and Variolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mangerite and Formation of Variolite. The etymology of Mangerite 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. Mangerite and Variolite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mangerite and Variolite are listed below.

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