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Flint and Gossan Definition


Gossan and Flint Definition


Definition

Definition
Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel   
Gossan is intensely oxidized, weathered or decomposed rock, usually the upper and exposed part of an ore deposit or mineral vein.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Indonesia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Cornish Gossen   

Etymology
From Old English flint - a type of rock mainly known for high hardness and for giving off sparks when struck   
From Cornish gossen from gos, blood from Old Cornish guit   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Flint and Gossan

The general Flint and Gossan definition can be stated as: Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel. 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 Flint and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Flint and Gossan. Get to know more information about Flint and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Flint and Gossan

The history of Flint 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.

Flint and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Flint and Gossan

Along with Flint and Gossan definition, know more about the etymology of Flint and Gossan. Etymology of Flint and Gossan gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Flint and Formation of Gossan. The etymology of Flint is From Old English flint - a type of rock mainly known for high hardness and for giving off sparks when struck while that of Gossan is From Old English flint - a type of rock mainly known for high hardness and for giving off sparks when struck. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Flint belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Flint and Gossan are listed below.

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