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Variolite and Sovite Definition


Sovite 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   
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   

History
  
  

Origin
France   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin varius, speckled, variegated   
Not Available   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Variolite and Sovite

The general Variolite and Sovite 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, Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. Along with definition of Variolite and Sovite, get to know about Properties of Variolite and Sovite. Get to know more information about Variolite and Sovite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Variolite and Sovite

The history of Variolite and Sovite 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 Sovite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Variolite and Sovite

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

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