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Charnockite and Gossan Definition


Gossan and Charnockite Definition


Definition

Definition
Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar   
Gossan is intensely oxidized, weathered or decomposed rock, usually the upper and exposed part of an ore deposit or mineral vein.   

History
  
  

Origin
Tamil Nadu, India   
Indonesia   

Discoverer
T. H. Holland   
Cornish Gossen   

Etymology
From Job Charnock, an administtrator of East India Company   
From Cornish gossen from gos, blood from Old Cornish guit   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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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.

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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.

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