Gabbro and Quartzite Definition

Definition of Gabbro and Quartzite

The general Gabbro and Quartzite definition can be stated as: Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. On the other hand, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Gabbro and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Gabbro and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Gabbro and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gabbro and Quartzite

The history of Gabbro and Quartzite 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 Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gabbro and Quartzite

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

For Gabbro,

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

For Quartzite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Medium grained rock and Opaque rock