Variolite and Breccia Definition

Definition of Variolite and Breccia

The general Variolite and Breccia 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, Breccia is a rock consisting of angular fragments of stones which are cemented by finer calcareous material. Along with definition of Variolite and Breccia, get to know about Properties of Variolite and Breccia. Get to know more information about Variolite and Breccia origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Variolite and Breccia

The history of Variolite and Breccia 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 Breccia Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Variolite and Breccia

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

For Variolite,

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

For Breccia,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock