The general Variolite and Mugearite 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, Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. Along with definition of Variolite and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Variolite and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Variolite and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Variolite and Mugearite 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 Mugearite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Variolite and Mugearite. In this section, you will know about Variolite and Mugearite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Variolite is France whereas Origin of Mugearite is Skye, Scotland. It is interesting to know the name of Variolite and Mugearite discoverer. The Discoverer of Variolite is Unknown and the discoverer of Mugearite is Alfred Harker.
Along with Variolite and Mugearite definition, know more about the etymology of Variolite and Mugearite. Etymology of Variolite and Mugearite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Variolite and Formation of Mugearite. The etymology of Variolite is From Latin varius, speckled, variegated while that of Mugearite 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 Mugearite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Variolite and Mugearite are listed below.
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