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Variolite and Blue Granite Definition


Blue Granite and Variolite Definition


Definition

Definition
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   
Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
France   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin varius, speckled, variegated   
From the color of rock, Blue   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Variolite and Blue Granite

The general Variolite and Blue Granite 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, Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Variolite and Blue Granite, get to know about Properties of Variolite and Blue Granite. Get to know more information about Variolite and Blue Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Variolite and Blue Granite

The history of Variolite and Blue Granite 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 Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Variolite and Blue Granite

Along with Variolite and Blue Granite definition, know more about the etymology of Variolite and Blue Granite. Etymology of Variolite and Blue Granite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Variolite and Formation of Blue Granite. The etymology of Variolite is From Latin varius, speckled, variegated while that of Blue Granite 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 Blue Granite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Variolite and Blue Granite are listed below.

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