Epidosite and Gossan Definition

Definition of Epidosite and Gossan

The general Epidosite and Gossan definition can be stated as: Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. 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 Epidosite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Epidosite and Gossan

The history of Epidosite 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.

Epidosite and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Gossan

Along with Epidosite and Gossan definition, know more about the etymology of Epidosite and Gossan. Etymology of Epidosite and Gossan gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Epidosite and Formation of Gossan. The etymology of Epidosite is not available while that of Gossan is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Epidosite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Epidosite and Gossan are listed below.

For Epidosite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine 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