Variolite and Hawaiite Definition

Definition of Variolite and Hawaiite

The general Variolite and Hawaiite 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, Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite. Along with definition of Variolite and Hawaiite, get to know about Properties of Variolite and Hawaiite. Get to know more information about Variolite and Hawaiite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Variolite and Hawaiite

The history of Variolite and Hawaiite 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 Hawaiite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Variolite and Hawaiite

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

For Variolite,

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

For Hawaiite,

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