Gabbro and Dolomite Definition

Definition of Gabbro and Dolomite

The general Gabbro and Dolomite definition can be stated as: Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. On the other hand, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Gabbro and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Gabbro and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Gabbro and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gabbro and Dolomite

The history of Gabbro and Dolomite 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 Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gabbro and Dolomite

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

For Gabbro,

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

For Dolomite,

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