Blue Granite and Gossan Definition

Definition of Blue Granite and Gossan

The general Blue Granite and Gossan definition can be stated as: Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. On the other hand, Gossan is intensely oxidized, weathered or decomposed rock, usually the upper and exposed part of an ore deposit or mineral vein.. Along with definition of Blue Granite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Blue Granite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Blue Granite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Blue Granite and Gossan

The history of Blue Granite and Gossan gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Blue Granite and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

Blue Granite and Gossan definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Blue Granite and Gossan. In this section, you will know about Blue Granite and Gossan Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Blue Granite is Unknown whereas Origin of Gossan is Indonesia. It is interesting to know the name of Blue Granite and Gossan discoverer. The Discoverer of Blue Granite is Unknown and the discoverer of Gossan is Cornish Gossen.

Etymology of Blue Granite and Gossan

Along with Blue Granite and Gossan definition, know more about the etymology of Blue Granite and Gossan. Etymology of Blue Granite and Gossan gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Blue Granite and Formation of Gossan. The etymology of Blue Granite is From the color of rock, Blue while that of Gossan is From the color of rock, Blue. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Blue Granite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Blue Granite and Gossan are listed below.

For Blue Granite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Gossan,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock