Gossan and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Gossan and Larvikite

The general Gossan and Larvikite 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, Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Gossan and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Gossan and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Gossan and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gossan and Larvikite

The history of Gossan and Larvikite 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 Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gossan and Larvikite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock