Foidolite and Gossan Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Gossan

The general Foidolite and Gossan definition can be stated as: Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. 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 Foidolite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Gossan

The history of Foidolite 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.

Foidolite and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Gossan

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

For Foidolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• 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