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Dolomite and Gossan Definition


Gossan and Dolomite Definition


Definition

Definition
Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight   
Gossan is intensely oxidized, weathered or decomposed rock, usually the upper and exposed part of an ore deposit or mineral vein.   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Alps, France   
Indonesia   

Discoverer
Dolomieu   
Cornish Gossen   

Etymology
From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock   
From Cornish gossen from gos, blood from Old Cornish guit   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

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Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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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.

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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.

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