Variolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Variolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The general Variolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite definition can be stated as: 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. On the other hand, Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface. Along with definition of Variolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Variolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Variolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Variolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Variolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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.

Variolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Variolite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

For Variolite,

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

For Basaltic Trachyandesite,

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