Variolite and Evaporite Definition

Definition of Variolite and Evaporite

The general Variolite and Evaporite 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, A water-soluble mineral sediment resulting from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution. Along with definition of Variolite and Evaporite, get to know about Properties of Variolite and Evaporite. Get to know more information about Variolite and Evaporite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Variolite and Evaporite

The history of Variolite and Evaporite 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 Evaporite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Variolite and Evaporite

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

For Variolite,

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

For Evaporite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock