Soapstone and Variolite Definition

Definition of Soapstone and Variolite

The general Soapstone and Variolite definition can be stated as: It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. 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 Soapstone and Variolite, get to know about Properties of Soapstone and Variolite. Get to know more information about Soapstone and Variolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Soapstone and Variolite

The history of Soapstone 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.

Soapstone and Variolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Soapstone and Variolite

Along with Soapstone and Variolite definition, know more about the etymology of Soapstone and Variolite. Etymology of Soapstone and Variolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Soapstone and Formation of Variolite. The etymology of Soapstone is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap while that of Variolite is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Soapstone belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Variolite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Soapstone and Variolite are listed below.

For Soapstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Variolite,

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