Gossan and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Gossan and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The general Gossan and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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, Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface. Along with definition of Gossan and Basaltic Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Gossan and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Gossan and Basaltic Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gossan and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Gossan and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gossan and Basaltic Trachyandesite

Along with Gossan and Basaltic Trachyandesite definition, know more about the etymology of Gossan and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Etymology of Gossan and Basaltic Trachyandesite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Gossan and Formation of Basaltic Trachyandesite. The etymology of Gossan is From Cornish gossen from gos, blood from Old Cornish guit while that of Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Gossan and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite,

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