Variolite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition

Definition of Variolite and Rhomb Porphyry

The general Variolite and Rhomb Porphyry 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, Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts. Along with definition of Variolite and Rhomb Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Variolite and Rhomb Porphyry. Get to know more information about Variolite and Rhomb Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Variolite and Rhomb Porphyry

The history of Variolite and Rhomb Porphyry 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 Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Variolite and Rhomb Porphyry

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

For Variolite,

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

For Rhomb Porphyry,

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