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Variolite and Eclogite Definition


Eclogite 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  
Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature  

History
  
  

Origin
France  
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Discoverer
Unknown  
René Just Haüy  

Etymology
From Latin varius, speckled, variegated  
From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Metamorphic Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic  
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Other Categories
Opaque Rock  
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  

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Definition of Variolite and Eclogite

The general Variolite and Eclogite 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, Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Along with definition of Variolite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Variolite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Variolite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Variolite and Eclogite

The history of Variolite and Eclogite 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 Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Variolite and Eclogite

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

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