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Variolite
Variolite

Hyaloclastite 
Hyaloclastite 



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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
France
Unknown
From Latin varius, speckled, variegated
Igneous Rocks
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Volcanic
Opaque Rock
 
Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment
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Unknown
From hyalo +‎ -ite
Igneous Rocks
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Volcanic
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock