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Gossan and Flint Definition


Flint 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.   
Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Cornish Gossen   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Cornish gossen from gos, blood from Old Cornish guit   
From Old English flint - a type of rock mainly known for high hardness and for giving off sparks when struck   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Gossan and Flint

The general Gossan and Flint 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, Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel. Along with definition of Gossan and Flint, get to know about Properties of Gossan and Flint. Get to know more information about Gossan and Flint origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Gossan and Flint

The history of Gossan and Flint 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 Flint Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gossan and Flint

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

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