variolite (Q43516)
From geokb
An old term for basaltic rocks with a pock-marked appearance, composed of variolites (radial aggregates of feldspar and pyroxene microlites) in a microcrystalline or devitrified glassy base
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | variolite |
An old term for basaltic rocks with a pock-marked appearance, composed of variolites (radial aggregates of feldspar and pyroxene microlites) in a microcrystalline or devitrified glassy base |
