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Gossan and Ignimbrite Definition


Ignimbrite 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.   
Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Cornish Gossen   
Patrick Marshall   

Etymology
From Cornish gossen from gos, blood from Old Cornish guit   
From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Gossan and Ignimbrite

The general Gossan and Ignimbrite 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, Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows. Along with definition of Gossan and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Gossan and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Gossan and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Gossan and Ignimbrite

The history of Gossan and Ignimbrite 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 Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gossan and Ignimbrite

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

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