The rock is intrusive igneous rock.it is intrusive equivalent of basalt.gabbro is mafic in composition,thus is composed of dark minerals .e.g.olivin,pyroxene,amphiboles and ca+2 -rich plagioclase feldspar.The rock form through intrusion of magma below the earth surface.
its not a sedimentary rock; its a igneous rock
Both of these rocks are intrusive igneous rocks (solidified from molten material under the surface).
Have a similar texture
Similar to granite in composition: rhyolite. Similar to granite in formation: any intrusive igneous rock, such as gabbro or diorite. Somewhat similar in appearance: diorite, granite gneiss, and many others.
Gabbro has less silica than granite.
Granite contains Quartz and Plagioclase Feldspar and Gabbro does not have neither if these minerals in it.
the composition
Have a similar texture
Yes.
the textures are similar yes but gabbro is made up of calcite and olivine while granite contains biotite mica, feldspar, and quartz.
They are all intrusive igneous rocks
Similar to granite in composition: rhyolite. Similar to granite in formation: any intrusive igneous rock, such as gabbro or diorite. Somewhat similar in appearance: diorite, granite gneiss, and many others.
Gabbro has less silica than granite.
Granite contains Quartz and Plagioclase Feldspar and Gabbro does not have neither if these minerals in it.
The counterpart of Granite is Rhyolite,the counterpart of Gabbro is Basalt. Gabbro is mafic(Dark coloured) ,Granite is felsic (light coloured) Granite forms from magma of Granitic composition while Gabbro forms from magma of Basaltic composition.
Granite is lighter because its composed of felsic minerals while gabbro is made up of dark ferromagnesian minerals.
the composition
gabbro
Deep underground.