Gabbro and Alkali Feldspar Granite Definition

Definition of Gabbro and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The general Gabbro and Alkali Feldspar Granite definition can be stated as: Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. On the other hand, Alkali feldspar granite, also known as red granite, is a felsic igneous rock and a type of granite rich in the mineral potassium feldspar. Along with definition of Gabbro and Alkali Feldspar Granite, get to know about Properties of Gabbro and Alkali Feldspar Granite. Get to know more information about Gabbro and Alkali Feldspar Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gabbro and Alkali Feldspar Granite

The history of Gabbro and Alkali Feldspar 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 Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer

Gabbro and Alkali Feldspar 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 Alkali Feldspar Granite. In this section, you will know about Gabbro and Alkali Feldspar Granite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Gabbro is Germany whereas Origin of Alkali Feldspar Granite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Gabbro and Alkali Feldspar Granite discoverer. The Discoverer of Gabbro is Christian Leopold von Buch and the discoverer of Alkali Feldspar Granite is Unknown.

Etymology of Gabbro and Alkali Feldspar Granite

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

For Gabbro,

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

For Alkali Feldspar Granite,

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