Shoshonite and Gossan Definition

Definition of Shoshonite and Gossan

The general Shoshonite and Gossan definition can be stated as: Shoshonite is a basaltic rock, properly a potassic trachyandesite, composed of olivine, augite and plagioclase phenocrysts in a groundmass with calcic plagioclase and sanidine and some dark-colored volcanic glass. 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 Shoshonite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Shoshonite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Shoshonite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shoshonite and Gossan

The history of Shoshonite 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.

Shoshonite and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shoshonite and Gossan

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

For Shoshonite,

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