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Gossan and Dolomite Definition


Dolomite 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.   
Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Southern Alps, France   

Discoverer
Cornish Gossen   
Dolomieu   

Etymology
From Cornish gossen from gos, blood from Old Cornish guit   
From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Gossan and Dolomite

The general Gossan and Dolomite 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, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Gossan and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Gossan and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Gossan and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Gossan and Dolomite

The history of Gossan and Dolomite 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 Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gossan and Dolomite

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

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