Gabbro and Diatomite Definition

Definition of Gabbro and Diatomite

The general Gabbro and Diatomite definition can be stated as: Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. On the other hand, Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. Along with definition of Gabbro and Diatomite, get to know about Properties of Gabbro and Diatomite. Get to know more information about Gabbro and Diatomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gabbro and Diatomite

The history of Gabbro and Diatomite 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 Diatomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gabbro and Diatomite

Along with Gabbro and Diatomite definition, know more about the etymology of Gabbro and Diatomite. Etymology of Gabbro and Diatomite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Gabbro and Formation of Diatomite. The etymology of Gabbro is From Latin glaber bare, smooth, bald while that of Diatomite 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 Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Gabbro and Diatomite are listed below.

For Gabbro,

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

For Diatomite,

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