Gabbro and Anorthosite Definition

Definition of Gabbro and Anorthosite

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

History of Gabbro and Anorthosite

The history of Gabbro and Anorthosite 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 Anorthosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gabbro and Anorthosite

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

For Gabbro,

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

For Anorthosite,

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