Felsite and Gossan Definition

Definition of Felsite and Gossan

The general Felsite and Gossan definition can be stated as: Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. 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 Felsite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Felsite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Felsite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Felsite and Gossan

The history of Felsite 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.

Felsite and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Felsite and Gossan

Along with Felsite and Gossan definition, know more about the etymology of Felsite and Gossan. Etymology of Felsite and Gossan gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Felsite and Formation of Gossan. The etymology of Felsite is From English feldspar and -ite while that of Gossan is From English feldspar and -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Felsite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Felsite and Gossan are listed below.

For Felsite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: 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