Aplite and Gossan Definition

Definition of Aplite and Gossan

The general Aplite and Gossan definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar 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 Aplite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Aplite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Gossan

The history of Aplite 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.

Aplite and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Gossan

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

For Aplite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: 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