Gabbro and Amphibolite Definition

Definition of Gabbro and Amphibolite

The general Gabbro and Amphibolite definition can be stated as: Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. On the other hand, Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. Along with definition of Gabbro and Amphibolite, get to know about Properties of Gabbro and Amphibolite. Get to know more information about Gabbro and Amphibolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gabbro and Amphibolite

The history of Gabbro and Amphibolite 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 Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gabbro and Amphibolite

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

For Gabbro,

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

For Amphibolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock