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Monzogranite and Variolite Definition


Variolite and Monzogranite Definition


Definition

Definition
Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma   
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
From its mineral content   
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, Opaque Rock   
Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Monzogranite and Variolite

The general Monzogranite and Variolite definition can be stated as: Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma. 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 Monzogranite and Variolite, get to know about Properties of Monzogranite and Variolite. Get to know more information about Monzogranite and Variolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Monzogranite and Variolite

The history of Monzogranite 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.

Monzogranite and Variolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzogranite and Variolite

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

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