Vogesite and Gossan Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Gossan

The general Vogesite and Gossan definition can be stated as: Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic 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 Vogesite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Gossan

The history of Vogesite 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.

Vogesite and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Gossan

Along with Vogesite and Gossan definition, know more about the etymology of Vogesite and Gossan. Etymology of Vogesite and Gossan gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Vogesite and Formation of Gossan. The etymology of Vogesite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Gossan is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Vogesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Vogesite and Gossan are listed below.

For Vogesite,

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