Phyllite and Gabbro Definition

Definition of Phyllite and Gabbro

The general Phyllite and Gabbro definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. On the other hand, Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. Along with definition of Phyllite and Gabbro, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Gabbro. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Gabbro origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Phyllite and Gabbro

The history of Phyllite 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.

Phyllite and Gabbro Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Gabbro

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

For Phyllite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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