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Gossan and Granophyre Definition


Granophyre 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.   
Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Cornish Gossen   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Cornish gossen from gos, blood from Old Cornish guit   
From German Granophyr, from Granit granite + Porphyr   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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 Granophyre

The general Gossan and Granophyre 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, Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass. Along with definition of Gossan and Granophyre, get to know about Properties of Gossan and Granophyre. Get to know more information about Gossan and Granophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Gossan and Granophyre

The history of Gossan and Granophyre 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 Granophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gossan and Granophyre

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

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