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Marble and Variolite Definition


Variolite and Marble Definition


Definition

Definition
Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time   
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
Egypt   
France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   
From Latin varius, speckled, variegated   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Marble and Variolite

The general Marble and Variolite definition can be stated as: Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. 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 Marble and Variolite, get to know about Properties of Marble and Variolite. Get to know more information about Marble and Variolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marble and Variolite

The history of Marble 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.

Marble and Variolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Variolite

Along with Marble and Variolite definition, know more about the etymology of Marble and Variolite. Etymology of Marble and Variolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Marble and Formation of Variolite. The etymology of Marble is From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like while that of Variolite is From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Marble belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Variolite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Marble and Variolite are listed below.

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