Diorite and Gossan Definition

Definition of Diorite and Gossan

The general Diorite and Gossan definition can be stated as: Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. 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 Diorite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Diorite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Diorite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diorite and Gossan

The history of Diorite 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.

Diorite and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diorite and Gossan

Along with Diorite and Gossan definition, know more about the etymology of Diorite and Gossan. Etymology of Diorite and Gossan gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diorite and Formation of Gossan. The etymology of Diorite is From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish while that of Gossan is From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diorite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diorite and Gossan are listed below.

For Diorite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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