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Gossan and Jaspillite Definition


Jaspillite 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.   
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Western Australia, Minnesota   

Discoverer
Cornish Gossen   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Cornish gossen from gos, blood from Old Cornish guit   
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Gossan and Jaspillite

The general Gossan and Jaspillite 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, Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. Along with definition of Gossan and Jaspillite, get to know about Properties of Gossan and Jaspillite. Get to know more information about Gossan and Jaspillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Gossan and Jaspillite

The history of Gossan and Jaspillite 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 Jaspillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gossan and Jaspillite

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

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