Gabbro and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Gabbro and Larvikite

The general Gabbro and Larvikite definition can be stated as: Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. On the other hand, Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Gabbro and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Gabbro and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Gabbro and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gabbro and Larvikite

The history of Gabbro and Larvikite 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 Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gabbro and Larvikite

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

For Gabbro,

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

For Larvikite,

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