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Benmoreite and Gossan Definition


Gossan and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Gossan is intensely oxidized, weathered or decomposed rock, usually the upper and exposed part of an ore deposit or mineral vein.   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
Indonesia   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Cornish Gossen   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
From Cornish gossen from gos, blood from Old Cornish guit   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Benmoreite and Gossan

The general Benmoreite and Gossan definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. 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 Benmoreite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Gossan

The history of Benmoreite 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.

Benmoreite and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Gossan

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

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