Gabbro and Latite Definition

Definition of Gabbro and Latite

The general Gabbro and Latite definition can be stated as: Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. On the other hand, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Gabbro and Latite, get to know about Properties of Gabbro and Latite. Get to know more information about Gabbro and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gabbro and Latite

The history of Gabbro and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gabbro and Latite

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

For Gabbro,

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

For Latite,

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