Gossan and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Gossan and Metapelite

The general Gossan and Metapelite 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, Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. Along with definition of Gossan and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Gossan and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Gossan and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gossan and Metapelite

The history of Gossan and Metapelite 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 Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gossan and Metapelite

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

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