Gabbro and Argillite Definition

Definition of Gabbro and Argillite

The general Gabbro and Argillite definition can be stated as: Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. On the other hand, Argillites are highly compact sedimentary or slightly metamorphosed rocks that consist largely or wholly of particles of clay or silt but lack the fissility of shale or the cleavage characteristic of slate. Along with definition of Gabbro and Argillite, get to know about Properties of Gabbro and Argillite. Get to know more information about Gabbro and Argillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gabbro and Argillite

The history of Gabbro and Argillite 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.

Gabbro and Argillite Origin and Discoverer

Gabbro and Argillite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Gabbro and Argillite. In this section, you will know about Gabbro and Argillite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Gabbro is Germany whereas Origin of Argillite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Gabbro and Argillite discoverer. The Discoverer of Gabbro is Christian Leopold von Buch and the discoverer of Argillite is Unknown.

Etymology of Gabbro and Argillite

Along with Gabbro and Argillite definition, know more about the etymology of Gabbro and Argillite. Etymology of Gabbro and Argillite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Gabbro and Formation of Argillite. The etymology of Gabbro is From Latin glaber bare, smooth, bald while that of Argillite is From Latin glaber bare, smooth, bald. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Gabbro belongs to Igneous Rocks while Argillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Gabbro and Argillite are listed below.

For Gabbro,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Argillite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock