Monzonite and Gabbro Definition

Definition of Monzonite and Gabbro

The general Monzonite and Gabbro definition can be stated as: Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. On the other hand, Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. Along with definition of Monzonite and Gabbro, get to know about Properties of Monzonite and Gabbro. Get to know more information about Monzonite and Gabbro origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Monzonite and Gabbro

The history of Monzonite and Gabbro 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.

Monzonite and Gabbro Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzonite and Gabbro

Along with Monzonite and Gabbro definition, know more about the etymology of Monzonite and Gabbro. Etymology of Monzonite and Gabbro gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Monzonite and Formation of Gabbro. The etymology of Monzonite is From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1 while that of Gabbro is From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Monzonite and Gabbro belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Monzonite and Gabbro are listed below.

For Monzonite,

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

For Gabbro,

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