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Gossan and Mangerite Definition


Mangerite 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.   
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Cornish Gossen   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Cornish gossen from gos, blood from Old Cornish guit   
Not Available   

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 Mangerite

The general Gossan and Mangerite 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, Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. Along with definition of Gossan and Mangerite, get to know about Properties of Gossan and Mangerite. Get to know more information about Gossan and Mangerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Gossan and Mangerite

The history of Gossan and Mangerite 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 Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gossan and Mangerite

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

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