The general Variolite and Larvikite 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, Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Variolite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Variolite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Variolite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Variolite and Larvikite 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 Larvikite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Variolite and Larvikite. In this section, you will know about Variolite and Larvikite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Variolite is France whereas Origin of Larvikite is Larvik, Norway. It is interesting to know the name of Variolite and Larvikite discoverer. The discoverer of Variolite and Larvikite are Unknown.
Along with Variolite and Larvikite definition, know more about the etymology of Variolite and Larvikite. Etymology of Variolite and Larvikite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Variolite and Formation of Larvikite. The etymology of Variolite is From Latin varius, speckled, variegated while that of Larvikite 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 Larvikite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Variolite and Larvikite are listed below.
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