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Gossan and Gossan Definition


Gossan 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.   
Gossan is intensely oxidized, weathered or decomposed rock, usually the upper and exposed part of an ore deposit or mineral vein.   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Indonesia   

Discoverer
Cornish Gossen   
Cornish Gossen   

Etymology
From Cornish gossen from gos, blood from Old Cornish guit   
From Cornish gossen from gos, blood from Old Cornish guit   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic 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   
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Gossan and Gossan

The general Gossan and Gossan 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, Gossan is intensely oxidized, weathered or decomposed rock, usually the upper and exposed part of an ore deposit or mineral vein.. Along with definition of Gossan and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Gossan and Gossan. Get to know more information about Gossan and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Gossan and Gossan

The history of Gossan and Gossan 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 Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gossan and Gossan

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

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