Travertine and Variolite Definition

Definition of Travertine and Variolite

The general Travertine and Variolite definition can be stated as: Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters. 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 Travertine and Variolite, get to know about Properties of Travertine and Variolite. Get to know more information about Travertine and Variolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Travertine and Variolite

The history of Travertine 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.

Travertine and Variolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Travertine and Variolite

Along with Travertine and Variolite definition, know more about the etymology of Travertine and Variolite. Etymology of Travertine and Variolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Travertine and Formation of Variolite. The etymology of Travertine is From Italian travertino a kind of building stone, from Tiburs, adjective from Tibur (Tivoli), in Italy while that of Variolite is From Italian travertino a kind of building stone, from Tiburs, adjective from Tibur (Tivoli), in Italy. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Travertine belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Variolite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Travertine and Variolite are listed below.

For Travertine,

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

For Variolite,

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