Dacite and Gossan Definition

Definition of Dacite and Gossan

The general Dacite and Gossan definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and 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 Dacite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Dacite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Gossan

The history of Dacite 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.

Dacite and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dacite and Gossan

Along with Dacite and Gossan definition, know more about the etymology of Dacite and Gossan. Etymology of Dacite and Gossan gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Dacite and Formation of Gossan. The etymology of Dacite is From Dacia, a province of the Roman Empire which lay between the Danube River and Carpathian Mountains where the rock was first described while that of Gossan is From Dacia, a province of the Roman Empire which lay between the Danube River and Carpathian Mountains where the rock was first described. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Dacite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Dacite and Gossan are listed below.

For Dacite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: 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