Basanite  and Gossan Definition

Definition of Basanite  and Gossan

The general Basanite  and Gossan definition can be stated as: Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. 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 Basanite  and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Gossan. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basanite  and Gossan

The history of Basanite  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.

Basanite  and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Gossan

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

For Basanite ,

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