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Theralite and Gabbro Definition

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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline
Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Germany
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Christian Leopold von Buch
1.3 Etymology
From Greek to pursue
From Latin glaber bare, smooth, bald
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Theralite and Gabbro

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

History of Theralite and Gabbro

The history of Theralite 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.

Theralite and Gabbro Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Gabbro

Along with Theralite and Gabbro definition, know more about the etymology of Theralite and Gabbro. Etymology of Theralite and Gabbro gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Theralite and Formation of Gabbro. The etymology of Theralite is From Greek to pursue while that of Gabbro is From Greek to pursue. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Theralite and Gabbro belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Theralite and Gabbro are listed below.

For Theralite,

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

For Gabbro,

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