Gabbro and Phyllite Definition

Definition of Gabbro and Phyllite

The general Gabbro and Phyllite definition can be stated as: Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. On the other hand, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Gabbro and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Gabbro and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Gabbro and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gabbro and Phyllite

The history of Gabbro and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gabbro and Phyllite

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

For Gabbro,

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

For Phyllite,

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