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Gossan and Larvikite Definition


Larvikite 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.   
Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Larvik, Norway   

Discoverer
Cornish Gossen   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Cornish gossen from gos, blood from Old Cornish guit   
From the town of Larvik in Norway, where this type of igneous rock is found   

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, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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