Gabbro and Taconite Definition

Definition of Gabbro and Taconite

The general Gabbro and Taconite definition can be stated as: Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. On the other hand, Taconite is a low-grade iron ore which belongs to sedimentary rock and containing about 27% iron and 51% silica. Along with definition of Gabbro and Taconite, get to know about Properties of Gabbro and Taconite. Get to know more information about Gabbro and Taconite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gabbro and Taconite

The history of Gabbro and Taconite 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 Taconite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gabbro and Taconite

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

For Gabbro,

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

For Taconite,

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