Variolite and Charnockite Definition

Definition of Variolite and Charnockite

The general Variolite and Charnockite 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, Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. Along with definition of Variolite and Charnockite, get to know about Properties of Variolite and Charnockite. Get to know more information about Variolite and Charnockite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Variolite and Charnockite

The history of Variolite and Charnockite 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 Charnockite Origin and Discoverer

Variolite and Charnockite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Variolite and Charnockite. In this section, you will know about Variolite and Charnockite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Variolite is France whereas Origin of Charnockite is Tamil Nadu, India. It is interesting to know the name of Variolite and Charnockite discoverer. The Discoverer of Variolite is Unknown and the discoverer of Charnockite is T. H. Holland.

Etymology of Variolite and Charnockite

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

For Variolite,

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

For Charnockite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock