Phonolite and Gabbro Definition

Definition of Phonolite and Gabbro

The general Phonolite and Gabbro definition can be stated as: Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. On the other hand, Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. Along with definition of Phonolite and Gabbro, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Gabbro. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Gabbro origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phonolite and Gabbro

The history of Phonolite 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.

Phonolite and Gabbro Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phonolite and Gabbro

Along with Phonolite and Gabbro definition, know more about the etymology of Phonolite and Gabbro. Etymology of Phonolite and Gabbro gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phonolite and Formation of Gabbro. The etymology of Phonolite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit while that of Gabbro is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phonolite and Gabbro belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phonolite and Gabbro are listed below.

For Phonolite,

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

For Gabbro,

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