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Adamellite and Gossan Definition


Gossan and Adamellite Definition


Definition

Definition
Adamellite is a coarse-grained porphyritic igneous rock, a variety of Monzogranite and dominated by phenocrysts of orthoclase in a granular groundmass of perthite, plagioclase and quartz   
Gossan is intensely oxidized, weathered or decomposed rock, usually the upper and exposed part of an ore deposit or mineral vein.   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Indonesia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Cornish Gossen   

Etymology
From German adamellit and from Monte Adamello, a mountain in Italy, its locality   
From Cornish gossen from gos, blood from Old Cornish guit   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Adamellite and Gossan

The general Adamellite and Gossan definition can be stated as: Adamellite is a coarse-grained porphyritic igneous rock, a variety of Monzogranite and dominated by phenocrysts of orthoclase in a granular groundmass of perthite, plagioclase and quartz. 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 Adamellite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Adamellite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Adamellite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Adamellite and Gossan

The history of Adamellite 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.

Adamellite and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Adamellite and Gossan

Along with Adamellite and Gossan definition, know more about the etymology of Adamellite and Gossan. Etymology of Adamellite and Gossan gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Adamellite and Formation of Gossan. The etymology of Adamellite is From German adamellit and from Monte Adamello, a mountain in Italy, its locality while that of Gossan is From German adamellit and from Monte Adamello, a mountain in Italy, its locality. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Adamellite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Adamellite and Gossan are listed below.

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