Pyrolite and Variolite Definition

Definition of Pyrolite and Variolite

The general Pyrolite and Variolite definition can be stated as: Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. 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 Pyrolite and Variolite, get to know about Properties of Pyrolite and Variolite. Get to know more information about Pyrolite and Variolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyrolite and Variolite

The history of Pyrolite 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.

Pyrolite and Variolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyrolite and Variolite

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

For Pyrolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Variolite,

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