Gabbro and Granite Definition

Definition of Gabbro and Granite

The general Gabbro and Granite definition can be stated as: Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. On the other hand, Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone. Along with definition of Gabbro and Granite, get to know about Properties of Gabbro and Granite. Get to know more information about Gabbro and Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gabbro and Granite

The history of Gabbro and Granite 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 Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gabbro and Granite

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

For Gabbro,

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

For Granite,

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