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Pumice and Variolite Definition


Variolite and Pumice Definition


Definition

Definition
Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals   
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
Spain   
France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old French pomis, from a Latin dialect variant of pumex   
From Latin varius, speckled, variegated   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Pumice and Variolite

The general Pumice and Variolite definition can be stated as: Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals. 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 Pumice and Variolite, get to know about Properties of Pumice and Variolite. Get to know more information about Pumice and Variolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pumice and Variolite

The history of Pumice 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.

Pumice and Variolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pumice and Variolite

Along with Pumice and Variolite definition, know more about the etymology of Pumice and Variolite. Etymology of Pumice and Variolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pumice and Formation of Variolite. The etymology of Pumice is From Old French pomis, from a Latin dialect variant of pumex while that of Variolite is From Old French pomis, from a Latin dialect variant of pumex. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pumice and Variolite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pumice and Variolite are listed below.

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