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Gossan and Hornblendite Definition


Hornblendite 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.   
Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Cornish Gossen   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Cornish gossen from gos, blood from Old Cornish guit   
From German, Horn horn + blende   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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 Hornblendite

The general Gossan and Hornblendite 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, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Gossan and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Gossan and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Gossan and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Gossan and Hornblendite

The history of Gossan and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gossan and Hornblendite

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

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