Chert and Gossan Definition

Definition of Chert and Gossan

The general Chert and Gossan definition can be stated as: Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. 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 Chert and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Chert and Gossan. Get to know more information about Chert and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chert and Gossan

The history of Chert 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.

Chert and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chert and Gossan

Along with Chert and Gossan definition, know more about the etymology of Chert and Gossan. Etymology of Chert and Gossan gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Chert and Formation of Gossan. The etymology of Chert is From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use while that of Gossan is From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Chert belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Chert and Gossan are listed below.

For Chert,

• 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