Gossan and Jadeitite Definition

Definition of Gossan and Jadeitite

The general Gossan and Jadeitite 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, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Gossan and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Gossan and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Gossan and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gossan and Jadeitite

The history of Gossan and Jadeitite 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 Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gossan and Jadeitite

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

For Gossan,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Jadeitite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock