Gossan and Nepheline Syenite Definition

Definition of Gossan and Nepheline Syenite

The general Gossan and Nepheline Syenite 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, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Gossan and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Gossan and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Gossan and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gossan and Nepheline Syenite

The history of Gossan and Nepheline Syenite 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 Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gossan and Nepheline Syenite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock