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Variolite and Itacolumite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
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
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
France
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Latin varius, speckled, variegated
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Variolite and Itacolumite

The general Variolite and Itacolumite 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 yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Variolite and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Variolite and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Variolite and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Variolite and Itacolumite

The history of Variolite and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Variolite and Itacolumite

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

For Variolite,

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

For Itacolumite,

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