Gabbro and Pyroxenite Definition

Definition of Gabbro and Pyroxenite

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

History of Gabbro and Pyroxenite

The history of Gabbro and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gabbro and Pyroxenite

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

For Gabbro,

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

For Pyroxenite,

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