Gabbro and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Gabbro and Eclogite

The general Gabbro and Eclogite definition can be stated as: Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. On the other hand, Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Along with definition of Gabbro and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Gabbro and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Gabbro and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gabbro and Eclogite

The history of Gabbro and Eclogite 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 Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gabbro and Eclogite

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

For Gabbro,

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

For Eclogite,

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