The general Variolite and Harzburgite 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, Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. Along with definition of Variolite and Harzburgite, get to know about Properties of Variolite and Harzburgite. Get to know more information about Variolite and Harzburgite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Variolite and Harzburgite 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 Harzburgite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Variolite and Harzburgite. In this section, you will know about Variolite and Harzburgite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Variolite is France whereas Origin of Harzburgite is Germany. It is interesting to know the name of Variolite and Harzburgite discoverer. The discoverer of Variolite and Harzburgite are Unknown.
Along with Variolite and Harzburgite definition, know more about the etymology of Variolite and Harzburgite. Etymology of Variolite and Harzburgite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Variolite and Formation of Harzburgite. The etymology of Variolite is From Latin varius, speckled, variegated while that of Harzburgite 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 Harzburgite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Variolite and Harzburgite are listed below.
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