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Variolite and Phyllite Definition


Phyllite and Variolite Definition


Definition

Definition
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   
Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
France   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin varius, speckled, variegated   
From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Variolite and Phyllite

The general Variolite and Phyllite 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, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Variolite and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Variolite and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Variolite and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Variolite and Phyllite

The history of Variolite and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Variolite and Phyllite

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

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