Gabbro and Syenite Definition

Definition of Gabbro and Syenite

The general Gabbro and Syenite definition can be stated as: Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. On the other hand, Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. Along with definition of Gabbro and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Gabbro and Syenite. Get to know more information about Gabbro and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gabbro and Syenite

The history of Gabbro and Syenite 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 Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gabbro and Syenite

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

For Gabbro,

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

For Syenite,

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