Aplite and Gabbro Definition

Definition of Aplite and Gabbro

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

History of Aplite and Gabbro

The history of Aplite 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.

Aplite and Gabbro Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Gabbro

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

For Aplite,

• 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