Gossan and Lignite Definition

Definition of Gossan and Lignite

The general Gossan and Lignite 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, Lignite is a soft brownish coal which shows traces of plants and is intermediate between bituminous coal and peat. Along with definition of Gossan and Lignite, get to know about Properties of Gossan and Lignite. Get to know more information about Gossan and Lignite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gossan and Lignite

The history of Gossan and Lignite 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 Lignite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gossan and Lignite

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

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