Anthracite and Gossan Definition

Definition of Anthracite and Gossan

The general Anthracite and Gossan definition can be stated as: Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster. 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 Anthracite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Anthracite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Anthracite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anthracite and Gossan

The history of Anthracite 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.

Anthracite and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anthracite and Gossan

Along with Anthracite and Gossan definition, know more about the etymology of Anthracite and Gossan. Etymology of Anthracite and Gossan gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Anthracite and Formation of Gossan. The etymology of Anthracite is From Greek anthrakites, from anthrax, anthrak meaning coal while that of Gossan is From Greek anthrakites, from anthrax, anthrak meaning coal. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Anthracite and Gossan belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Anthracite and Gossan are listed below.

For Anthracite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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