Gabbro and Peridotite Definition

Definition of Gabbro and Peridotite

The general Gabbro and Peridotite definition can be stated as: Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. On the other hand, Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. Along with definition of Gabbro and Peridotite, get to know about Properties of Gabbro and Peridotite. Get to know more information about Gabbro and Peridotite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gabbro and Peridotite

The history of Gabbro and Peridotite 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 Peridotite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gabbro and Peridotite

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

For Gabbro,

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

For Peridotite,

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