Gabbro and Granodiorite Definition

Definition of Gabbro and Granodiorite

The general Gabbro and Granodiorite definition can be stated as: Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. On the other hand, Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. Along with definition of Gabbro and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Gabbro and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Gabbro and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gabbro and Granodiorite

The history of Gabbro and Granodiorite 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 Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gabbro and Granodiorite

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

For Gabbro,

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

For Granodiorite,

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