Variolite 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 0
From Latin varius, speckled, variegated 0
Durable Rock, Hard Rock 0
Define Variolite
Variolite is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Variolite in general, 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. Variolite comes under . All Igneous Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Variolite Definition, know more about the History of Variolite, Etymology of Variolite in next sections.