Carbonatite and Gossan Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Gossan

The general Carbonatite and Gossan definition can be stated as: Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. 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 Carbonatite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Carbonatite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Carbonatite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Carbonatite and Gossan

The history of Carbonatite 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.

Carbonatite and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Carbonatite and Gossan

Along with Carbonatite and Gossan definition, know more about the etymology of Carbonatite and Gossan. Etymology of Carbonatite and Gossan gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Carbonatite and Formation of Gossan. The etymology of Carbonatite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals while that of Gossan is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Carbonatite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Carbonatite and Gossan are listed below.

For Carbonatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• 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