Gossan and Argillite Definition

Definition of Gossan and Argillite

The general Gossan and Argillite definition can be stated as: Gossan is intensely oxidized, weathered or decomposed rock, usually the upper and exposed part of an ore deposit or mineral vein.. On the other hand, Argillites are highly compact sedimentary or slightly metamorphosed rocks that consist largely or wholly of particles of clay or silt but lack the fissility of shale or the cleavage characteristic of slate. Along with definition of Gossan and Argillite, get to know about Properties of Gossan and Argillite. Get to know more information about Gossan and Argillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gossan and Argillite

The history of Gossan and Argillite 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.

Gossan and Argillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gossan and Argillite

Along with Gossan and Argillite definition, know more about the etymology of Gossan and Argillite. Etymology of Gossan and Argillite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Gossan and Formation of Argillite. The etymology of Gossan is From Cornish gossen from gos, blood from Old Cornish guit while that of Argillite is From Cornish gossen from gos, blood from Old Cornish guit. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Argillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Gossan and Argillite are listed below.

For Gossan,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Argillite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock