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Gossan and Granulite Definition


Granulite 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.   
Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Central Europe   

Discoverer
Cornish Gossen   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Cornish gossen from gos, blood from Old Cornish guit   
From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained   

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

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Definition of Gossan and Granulite

The general Gossan and Granulite 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, Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. Along with definition of Gossan and Granulite, get to know about Properties of Gossan and Granulite. Get to know more information about Gossan and Granulite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Gossan and Granulite

The history of Gossan and Granulite 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 Granulite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gossan and Granulite

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

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