Variolite and Minette Definition

Definition of Variolite and Minette

The general Variolite and Minette 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, Minette is a variety of Lamprophyre and is porphyritic alkaline igneous rock which is mainly dominated by biotite and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Variolite and Minette, get to know about Properties of Variolite and Minette. Get to know more information about Variolite and Minette origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Variolite and Minette

The history of Variolite and Minette 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 Minette Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Variolite and Minette

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

For Variolite,

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

For Minette,

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