Gabbro and Variolite Definition

Definition of Gabbro and Variolite

The general Gabbro and Variolite definition can be stated as: Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. On the other hand, Variolites are a group of dark green basic igneous rocks which exhibit pale colored spots, or spherules, especially on weathered surfaces, that give them a pockmarked appearance. Along with definition of Gabbro and Variolite, get to know about Properties of Gabbro and Variolite. Get to know more information about Gabbro and Variolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gabbro and Variolite

The history of Gabbro and Variolite 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 Variolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gabbro and Variolite

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

For Gabbro,

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

For Variolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Opaque rock