Variolite and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Variolite and Metapelite

The general Variolite and Metapelite 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, Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. Along with definition of Variolite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Variolite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Variolite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Variolite and Metapelite

The history of Variolite and Metapelite 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 Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Variolite and Metapelite

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

For Variolite,

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

For Metapelite,

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