Gabbro and Ignimbrite Definition

Definition of Gabbro and Ignimbrite

The general Gabbro and Ignimbrite definition can be stated as: Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. On the other hand, Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows. Along with definition of Gabbro and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Gabbro and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Gabbro and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gabbro and Ignimbrite

The history of Gabbro and Ignimbrite 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 Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gabbro and Ignimbrite

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

For Gabbro,

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

For Ignimbrite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock