Gabbro and Jadeitite Definition

Definition of Gabbro and Jadeitite

The general Gabbro and Jadeitite definition can be stated as: Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. On the other hand, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Gabbro and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Gabbro and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Gabbro and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gabbro and Jadeitite

The history of Gabbro and Jadeitite 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 Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gabbro and Jadeitite

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

For Gabbro,

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

For Jadeitite,

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