Both of these rocks are intrusive igneous rocks (solidified from molten material under the surface).
Gabbro has less silica than granite.
Granite contains Quartz and Plagioclase Feldspar and Gabbro does not have neither if these minerals in it.
Have a similar texture
the composition
acording to the NY state reference table for earth science; granite, pegmatite, diorite, gabbro, peridotite, and dunite
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.
Have a similar texture
Granite is lighter because its composed of felsic minerals while gabbro is made up of dark ferromagnesian minerals.
the composition
gabbro
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.
granite and gabbro
Yes.