Variolite and Migmatite Definition

Definition of Variolite and Migmatite

The general Variolite and Migmatite 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, Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components. Along with definition of Variolite and Migmatite, get to know about Properties of Variolite and Migmatite. Get to know more information about Variolite and Migmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Variolite and Migmatite

The history of Variolite and Migmatite 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 Migmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Variolite and Migmatite

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

For Variolite,

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

For Migmatite,

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