Definition of Gabbro

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Gabbro

The term 'Gabbro' as it applies to the area of volcanos can be defined as '   A coarse-grained rock composed of greenish-white feldspar (mostly plagioclase) and pyroxene. Gabbro is usually very dark in color. It is the intrusive equivalent of basalt. An intrusive igneous rock'.

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