Variolite and Kimberlite Definition

Definition of Variolite and Kimberlite

The general Variolite and Kimberlite 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, Kimberlite is a rare, blue-tinged, coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock, which sometimes contains diamonds and is mostly found in South Africa and Siberia.. Along with definition of Variolite and Kimberlite, get to know about Properties of Variolite and Kimberlite. Get to know more information about Variolite and Kimberlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Variolite and Kimberlite

The history of Variolite and Kimberlite 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 Kimberlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Variolite and Kimberlite

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

For Variolite,

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

For Kimberlite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock