Gabbro and Ijolite Definition

Definition of Gabbro and Ijolite

The general Gabbro and Ijolite definition can be stated as: Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. On the other hand, Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite. Along with definition of Gabbro and Ijolite, get to know about Properties of Gabbro and Ijolite. Get to know more information about Gabbro and Ijolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gabbro and Ijolite

The history of Gabbro and Ijolite 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 Ijolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gabbro and Ijolite

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

For Gabbro,

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

For Ijolite,

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