Variolite and Carbonatite Definition

Definition of Variolite and Carbonatite

The general Variolite and Carbonatite 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, Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. Along with definition of Variolite and Carbonatite, get to know about Properties of Variolite and Carbonatite. Get to know more information about Variolite and Carbonatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Variolite and Carbonatite

The history of Variolite and Carbonatite 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 Carbonatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Variolite and Carbonatite

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

For Variolite,

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

For Carbonatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock