Gabbro and Hornblendite Definition

Definition of Gabbro and Hornblendite

The general Gabbro and Hornblendite definition can be stated as: Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. On the other hand, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Gabbro and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Gabbro and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Gabbro and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gabbro and Hornblendite

The history of Gabbro and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gabbro and Hornblendite

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

For Gabbro,

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

For Hornblendite,

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