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Comendite and Gossan Definition


Gossan and Comendite Definition


Definition

Definition
Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite   
Gossan is intensely oxidized, weathered or decomposed rock, usually the upper and exposed part of an ore deposit or mineral vein.   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Indonesia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Cornish Gossen   

Etymology
Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy   
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
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Comendite and Gossan

The general Comendite and Gossan definition can be stated as: Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. 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 Comendite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Comendite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Comendite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Comendite and Gossan

The history of Comendite 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.

Comendite and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Comendite and Gossan

Along with Comendite and Gossan definition, know more about the etymology of Comendite and Gossan. Etymology of Comendite and Gossan gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Comendite and Formation of Gossan. The etymology of Comendite is Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy while that of Gossan is Comendite derives its name from the area of Le Commende on San Pietro Island in Italy. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Comendite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Comendite and Gossan are listed below.

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