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1 Definition

1.1 Definition

Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt

1.2 History

1.2.1 Origin

Germany

1.2.2 Discoverer

Christian Leopold von Buch

1.3 Etymology

From Latin glaber bare, smooth, bald

1.4 Class

Igneous Rocks

1.4.1 Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Hard Rock

1.5 Family

1.5.1 Group

Plutonic

1.6 Other Categories

Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Define Gabbro

Gabbro is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Gabbro in general, Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. Gabbro comes under Igneous Rocks. All Igneous Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Gabbro Definition, know more about the History of Gabbro, Etymology of Gabbro in next sections.