Diamictite and Gossan Definition

Definition of Diamictite and Gossan

The general Diamictite and Gossan definition can be stated as: Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. 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 Diamictite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diamictite and Gossan

The history of Diamictite 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.

Diamictite and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Gossan

Along with Diamictite and Gossan definition, know more about the etymology of Diamictite and Gossan. Etymology of Diamictite and Gossan gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diamictite and Formation of Gossan. The etymology of Diamictite is From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed while that of Gossan is From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diamictite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diamictite and Gossan are listed below.

For Diamictite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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