Gossan and Mylonite Definition

Definition of Gossan and Mylonite

The general Gossan and Mylonite 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, Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism. Along with definition of Gossan and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Gossan and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Gossan and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gossan and Mylonite

The history of Gossan and Mylonite 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 Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gossan and Mylonite

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

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