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Variolite and Lamprophyre Definition


Lamprophyre 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   
Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions   

History
  
  

Origin
France   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin varius, speckled, variegated   
From Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Variolite and Lamprophyre

The general Variolite and Lamprophyre 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, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Variolite and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Variolite and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Variolite and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Variolite and Lamprophyre

The history of Variolite and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Variolite and Lamprophyre

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

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