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Variolite and Jasperoid Definition


Jasperoid and Variolite Definition


Definition

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   
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
France   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin varius, speckled, variegated   
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Variolite and Jasperoid

The general Variolite and Jasperoid 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, Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. Along with definition of Variolite and Jasperoid, get to know about Properties of Variolite and Jasperoid. Get to know more information about Variolite and Jasperoid origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Variolite and Jasperoid

The history of Variolite and Jasperoid 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 Jasperoid Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Variolite and Jasperoid

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

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