Gabbro and Mugearite Definition

Definition of Gabbro and Mugearite

The general Gabbro and Mugearite definition can be stated as: Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. On the other hand, Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. Along with definition of Gabbro and Mugearite, get to know about Properties of Gabbro and Mugearite. Get to know more information about Gabbro and Mugearite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gabbro and Mugearite

The history of Gabbro and Mugearite 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 Mugearite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gabbro and Mugearite

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

For Gabbro,

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

For Mugearite,

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