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Gabbro and Theralite Definition


Theralite and Gabbro Definition


Definition

Definition
Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt   
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Christian Leopold von Buch   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin glaber bare, smooth, bald   
From Greek to pursue   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Gabbro and Theralite

The general Gabbro and Theralite definition can be stated as: Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. On the other hand, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Gabbro and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Gabbro and Theralite. Get to know more information about Gabbro and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Gabbro and Theralite

The history of Gabbro and Theralite 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 Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gabbro and Theralite

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

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