The general Variolite and Basanite 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, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Variolite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Variolite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Variolite and Basanite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Variolite and Basanite 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 Basanite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Variolite and Basanite . In this section, you will know about Variolite and Basanite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Variolite is France whereas Origin of Basanite is . It is interesting to know the name of Variolite and Basanite discoverer. The discoverer of Variolite and Basanite are Unknown.
Along with Variolite and Basanite definition, know more about the etymology of Variolite and Basanite . Etymology of Variolite and Basanite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Variolite and Formation of Basanite . The etymology of Variolite is From Latin varius, speckled, variegated while that of Basanite 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 Basanite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Variolite and Basanite are listed below.
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