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Variolite and Variolite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 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
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
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
France
France
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Latin varius, speckled, variegated
From Latin varius, speckled, variegated
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Opaque Rock
Opaque Rock

Definition of Variolite and Variolite

The general Variolite and Variolite 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, 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. Along with definition of Variolite and Variolite, get to know about Properties of Variolite and Variolite. Get to know more information about Variolite and Variolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Variolite and Variolite

The history of Variolite and Variolite 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 Variolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Variolite and Variolite

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

For Variolite,

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

For Variolite,

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