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Variolite and Teschenite Definition


Teschenite 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   
Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent   

History
  
  

Origin
France   
Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin varius, speckled, variegated   
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Variolite and Teschenite

The general Variolite and Teschenite 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, Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent. Along with definition of Variolite and Teschenite, get to know about Properties of Variolite and Teschenite. Get to know more information about Variolite and Teschenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Variolite and Teschenite

The history of Variolite and Teschenite 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 Teschenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Variolite and Teschenite

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

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