Variolite and Novaculite Definition

Definition of Variolite and Novaculite

The general Variolite and Novaculite 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, Novaculite is a dense, hard, fine-grained, siliceous metamorpic rock which is a type of chert that breaks with conchoidal fracture. Along with definition of Variolite and Novaculite, get to know about Properties of Variolite and Novaculite. Get to know more information about Variolite and Novaculite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Variolite and Novaculite

The history of Variolite and Novaculite 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 Novaculite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Variolite and Novaculite

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

For Variolite,

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

For Novaculite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock