Variolite and Soapstone Definition

Definition of Variolite and Soapstone

The general Variolite and Soapstone 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, It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. Along with definition of Variolite and Soapstone, get to know about Properties of Variolite and Soapstone. Get to know more information about Variolite and Soapstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Variolite and Soapstone

The history of Variolite and Soapstone 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 Soapstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Variolite and Soapstone

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

For Variolite,

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

For Soapstone,

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