Gabbro and Foidolite Definition

Definition of Gabbro and Foidolite

The general Gabbro and Foidolite definition can be stated as: Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. On the other hand, Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. Along with definition of Gabbro and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Gabbro and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Gabbro and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gabbro and Foidolite

The history of Gabbro and Foidolite 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 Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gabbro and Foidolite

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

For Gabbro,

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

For Foidolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock