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Gossan and Benmoreite Definition


Benmoreite and Gossan Definition


Definition

Definition
Gossan is intensely oxidized, weathered or decomposed rock, usually the upper and exposed part of an ore deposit or mineral vein.   
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Isle of Mull, Scotland   

Discoverer
Cornish Gossen   
Ben More   

Etymology
From Cornish gossen from gos, blood from Old Cornish guit   
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Gossan and Benmoreite

The general Gossan and Benmoreite 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, An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. Along with definition of Gossan and Benmoreite, get to know about Properties of Gossan and Benmoreite. Get to know more information about Gossan and Benmoreite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Gossan and Benmoreite

The history of Gossan and Benmoreite 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 Benmoreite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gossan and Benmoreite

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

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