Gabbro and Hyaloclastite  Definition

Definition of Gabbro and Hyaloclastite 

The general Gabbro and Hyaloclastite  definition can be stated as: Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. On the other hand, Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment. Along with definition of Gabbro and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Gabbro and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Gabbro and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gabbro and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Gabbro and Hyaloclastite  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 Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gabbro and Hyaloclastite 

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

For Gabbro,

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

For Hyaloclastite  ,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock