Gabbro and Diorite Definition

Definition of Gabbro and Diorite

The general Gabbro and Diorite definition can be stated as: Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. On the other hand, Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. Along with definition of Gabbro and Diorite, get to know about Properties of Gabbro and Diorite. Get to know more information about Gabbro and Diorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gabbro and Diorite

The history of Gabbro and Diorite 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 Diorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gabbro and Diorite

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

For Gabbro,

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

For Diorite,

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