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Gossan and Trachyandesite Definition


Trachyandesite 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.   
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   

History
  
  

Origin
Indonesia   
Indonesia   

Discoverer
Cornish Gossen   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Cornish gossen from gos, blood from Old Cornish guit   
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Gossan and Trachyandesite

The general Gossan and Trachyandesite 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, Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. Along with definition of Gossan and Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Gossan and Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Gossan and Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Gossan and Trachyandesite

The history of Gossan and Trachyandesite 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 Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gossan and Trachyandesite

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

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