Charnockite and Gossan Definition

Definition of Charnockite and Gossan

The general Charnockite and Gossan definition can be stated as: Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. 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 Charnockite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Charnockite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Charnockite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Charnockite and Gossan

The history of Charnockite 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.

Charnockite and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Charnockite and Gossan

Along with Charnockite and Gossan definition, know more about the etymology of Charnockite and Gossan. Etymology of Charnockite and Gossan gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Charnockite and Formation of Gossan. The etymology of Charnockite is From Job Charnock, an administtrator of East India Company while that of Gossan is From Job Charnock, an administtrator of East India Company. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Charnockite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Charnockite and Gossan are listed below.

For Charnockite,

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