Va"ri*o*lite (?), n. [L. varius
various + -lite: cf. F. variolite.] (Geol.) A
kind of diorite or diabase containing imbedded whitish spherules, which
give the rock a spotted appearance.
Va"ri*o*lite (?), n. [L. varius
various + -lite: cf. F. variolite.] (Geol.) A
kind of diorite or diabase containing imbedded whitish spherules, which
give the rock a spotted appearance.