Gabbro and Oolite Definition

Definition of Gabbro and Oolite

The general Gabbro and Oolite definition can be stated as: Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. On the other hand, Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. Along with definition of Gabbro and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Gabbro and Oolite. Get to know more information about Gabbro and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gabbro and Oolite

The history of Gabbro and Oolite 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 Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gabbro and Oolite

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

For Gabbro,

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

For Oolite,

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