Anorthosite and Gossan Definition

Definition of Anorthosite and Gossan

The general Anorthosite and Gossan definition can be stated as: Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. 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 Anorthosite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Anorthosite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Anorthosite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anorthosite and Gossan

The history of Anorthosite 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.

Anorthosite and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anorthosite and Gossan

Along with Anorthosite and Gossan definition, know more about the etymology of Anorthosite and Gossan. Etymology of Anorthosite and Gossan gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Anorthosite and Formation of Gossan. The etymology of Anorthosite is From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1 while that of Gossan is From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Anorthosite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Anorthosite and Gossan are listed below.

For Anorthosite,

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