Gabbro and Gabbro Definition

Definition of Gabbro and Gabbro

The general Gabbro and Gabbro definition can be stated as: Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. On the other hand, Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. Along with definition of Gabbro and Gabbro, get to know about Properties of Gabbro and Gabbro. Get to know more information about Gabbro and Gabbro origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gabbro and Gabbro

The history of Gabbro and Gabbro 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 Gabbro Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gabbro and Gabbro

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

For Gabbro,

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

For Gabbro,

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