Gabbro and Laterite Definition

Definition of Gabbro and Laterite

The general Gabbro and Laterite definition can be stated as: Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. On the other hand, Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Along with definition of Gabbro and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Gabbro and Laterite. Get to know more information about Gabbro and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gabbro and Laterite

The history of Gabbro and Laterite 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 Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gabbro and Laterite

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

For Gabbro,

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

For Laterite,

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