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Variolite and Whiteschist Definition


Whiteschist 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   
Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures   

History
  
  

Origin
France   
Tasmania   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin varius, speckled, variegated   
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Variolite and Whiteschist

The general Variolite and Whiteschist 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, Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures. Along with definition of Variolite and Whiteschist, get to know about Properties of Variolite and Whiteschist. Get to know more information about Variolite and Whiteschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Variolite and Whiteschist

The history of Variolite and Whiteschist 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 Whiteschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Variolite and Whiteschist

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

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