Gossan and Marble Definition

Definition of Gossan and Marble

The general Gossan and Marble 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, Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. Along with definition of Gossan and Marble, get to know about Properties of Gossan and Marble. Get to know more information about Gossan and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gossan and Marble

The history of Gossan and Marble 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 Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gossan and Marble

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Medium grained rock and Opaque rock