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What is Gabbro?

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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
2 Texture
2.1 Texture
Phaneritic
2.2 Color
Dark Grey to Black
2.3 Maintenance
Less
2.4 Durability
Durable
2.4.1 Water Resistant
81% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !
2.4.2 Scratch Resistant
86% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !
2.4.3 Stain Resistant
66% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !
2.4.4 Wind Resistant
49% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !
2.4.5 Acid Resistant
48% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !
2.5 Appearance
Veined and Shiny
3 Uses
3.1 Architecture
3.1.1 Interior Uses
Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration
3.1.2 Exterior Uses
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration, Office Buildings, Paving Stone
3.1.3 Other Architectural Uses
Curbing
3.2 Industry
3.2.1 Construction Industry
As Dimension Stone, Building houses or walls, Cement Manufacture, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate
3.2.2 Medical Industry
Not Yet Used
3.3 Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture
3.4 Other Uses
3.4.1 Commercial Uses
Cemetery Markers, Commemorative Tablets, Laboratory bench tops, Jewelry, Sea Defence, Tombstones
4 Types
4.1 Types
Not Available
4.2 Features
Smooth to touch
4.3 Archaeological Significance
4.3.1 Monuments
Used
4.3.2 Famous Monuments
Data Not Available
4.3.3 Sculpture
Used
4.3.4 Famous Sculptures
Data Not Available
4.3.5 Pictographs
Not Used
4.3.6 Petroglyphs
Not Used
4.3.7 Figurines
Used
4.4 Fossils
Absent
5 Formation
5.1 Formation
Gabbro, a mafic rock, forms due to cooling and crystallization of magma underneath Earth's surface.
5.2 Composition
5.2.1 Mineral Content
Augite, Olivine, Plagioclase, Pyroxene
5.2.2 Compound Content
Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Chromium(III) Oxide, Iron(III) Oxide, Potassium Oxide, MgO, Sodium Oxide, Silicon Dioxide, Sulfur Trioxide
5.3 Transformation
5.3.1 Metamorphism
97% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !
5.3.2 Types of Metamorphism
Impact Metamorphism
5.3.3 Weathering
99% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !
5.3.4 Types of Weathering
Chemical Weathering
5.3.5 Erosion
92% Igneous Rocks Rocks have it !
5.3.6 Types of Erosion
Coastal Erosion
6 Properties
6.1 Physical Properties
6.1.1 Hardness
7
6.1.2 Grain Size
Coarse Grained
6.1.3 Fracture
Conchoidal
6.1.4 Streak
Black
6.1.5 Porosity
Highly Porous
6.1.6 Luster
Not Available
6.1.7 Compressive Strength
What Is Flint
225.00 N/mm2
Rank: 7 (Overall)
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6.1.8 Cleavage
Not Available
6.1.9 Toughness
1.6
6.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
6.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
6.1.12 Density
2.7-3.3 g/cm3
6.2 Thermal Properties
6.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
What Is Banded ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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6.2.2 Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
7 Reserves
7.1 Deposits in Eastern Continents
7.1.1 Asia
India, Russia
7.1.2 Africa
South Africa
7.1.3 Europe
Germany, Greece, Italy, Scotland, Turkey
7.1.4 Others
Greenland
7.2 Deposits in Western Continents
7.2.1 North America
Canada, USA
7.2.2 South America
Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela
7.3 Deposits in Oceania Continent
7.3.1 Australia
New Zealand, Queensland

Learn more about Properties of Gabbro

What is Gabbro? In this section, we will learn more about properties of Gabbro i.e. physical and thermal properties. Physical properties of Gabbro include Color, Streak, Hardness, Structure, Cleavage, Fracture, Luster, Specific Gravity etc. The strength of Gabbro is 225.00 N/mm2. Streak of Gabbro is black while its cleavage is not available. Luster of Gabbro is not available and its fracture is conchoidal. Gabbro is opaque in nature. Know all about Gabbro, What is Gabbro, its composition, features, facts and reserves in next sections.

Know about Composition of Gabbro

What is Gabbro composed of? Get to know about composition of Gabbro here. Gabbro definition gives information about the Formation of Gabbro and its composition.The composition of Gabbro can be further divided into mineral and compound content. The mineral content of Gabbro rock includes Augite, Olivine, Plagioclase, Pyroxene and The compound content of Gabbro rock includes Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Chromium(III) Oxide, Iron(III) Oxide, Potassium Oxide, MgO, Sodium Oxide, Silicon Dioxide, Sulfur Trioxide. Almost all rocks undergo transformation process. Know all about Gabbro rock in next section.