Variolite and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Variolite and Epidosite

The general Variolite and Epidosite 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, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Variolite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Variolite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Variolite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Variolite and Epidosite

The history of Variolite and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Variolite and Epidosite

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

For Variolite,

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

For Epidosite,

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