The general Variolite and Websterite 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, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Variolite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Variolite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Variolite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Variolite and Websterite 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 Websterite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Variolite and Websterite. In this section, you will know about Variolite and Websterite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Variolite is France whereas Origin of Websterite is Webster, North Carolina. It is interesting to know the name of Variolite and Websterite discoverer. The discoverer of Variolite and Websterite are Unknown.
Along with Variolite and Websterite definition, know more about the etymology of Variolite and Websterite. Etymology of Variolite and Websterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Variolite and Formation of Websterite. The etymology of Variolite is From Latin varius, speckled, variegated while that of Websterite 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 Websterite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Variolite and Websterite are listed below.
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