Variolite and Flint Definition

Definition of Variolite and Flint

The general Variolite and Flint 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, Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel. Along with definition of Variolite and Flint, get to know about Properties of Variolite and Flint. Get to know more information about Variolite and Flint origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Variolite and Flint

The history of Variolite and Flint 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 Flint Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Variolite and Flint

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

For Variolite,

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

For Flint,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock