The general Variolite and Diorite 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, Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. Along with definition of Variolite and Diorite, get to know about Properties of Variolite and Diorite. Get to know more information about Variolite and Diorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Variolite and Diorite 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 Diorite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Variolite and Diorite. In this section, you will know about Variolite and Diorite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Variolite is France whereas Origin of Diorite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Variolite and Diorite discoverer. The discoverer of Variolite and Diorite are Unknown.
Along with Variolite and Diorite definition, know more about the etymology of Variolite and Diorite. Etymology of Variolite and Diorite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Variolite and Formation of Diorite. The etymology of Variolite is From Latin varius, speckled, variegated while that of Diorite 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 Diorite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Variolite and Diorite are listed below.
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