Gabbro and Wehrlite Definition

Definition of Gabbro and Wehrlite

The general Gabbro and Wehrlite definition can be stated as: Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. On the other hand, Wehrlite is an ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that is a mixture of olivine and clinopyroxene. It is a subdivision of the peridotites. Along with definition of Gabbro and Wehrlite, get to know about Properties of Gabbro and Wehrlite. Get to know more information about Gabbro and Wehrlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gabbro and Wehrlite

The history of Gabbro and Wehrlite 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 Wehrlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gabbro and Wehrlite

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

For Gabbro,

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

For Wehrlite,

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