Dolomite and Gossan Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Gossan

The general Dolomite and Gossan definition can be stated as: Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. 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 Dolomite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Gossan

The history of Dolomite 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.

Dolomite and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Gossan

Along with Dolomite and Gossan definition, know more about the etymology of Dolomite and Gossan. Etymology of Dolomite and Gossan gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Dolomite and Formation of Gossan. The etymology of Dolomite is From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock while that of Gossan is From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Dolomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Dolomite and Gossan are listed below.

For Dolomite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, 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