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
acording to the NY state reference table for earth science; granite, pegmatite, diorite, gabbro, peridotite, and dunite
Granite and gabbro are the two biggies, granite being formed underground by felsic magma, and gabbro being formed underground by mafic magma. Diorite and peridotite are two 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.
gabbro
the composition
Deep underground.
acording to the NY state reference table for earth science; granite, pegmatite, diorite, gabbro, peridotite, and dunite
Granite and gabbro are the two biggies, granite being formed underground by felsic magma, and gabbro being formed underground by mafic magma. Diorite and peridotite are two others.
Yes.
granite and gabbro
No. Gabbro is mafic-ultramafic. An example of a felsic rock would be a granite or rhyolite.