Granodiorite and Gossan Definition

Definition of Granodiorite and Gossan

The general Granodiorite and Gossan definition can be stated as: Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. On the other hand, Gossan is intensely oxidized, weathered or decomposed rock, usually the upper and exposed part of an ore deposit or mineral vein.. Along with definition of Granodiorite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Granodiorite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Granodiorite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granodiorite and Gossan

The history of Granodiorite and Gossan 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.

Granodiorite and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granodiorite and Gossan

Along with Granodiorite and Gossan definition, know more about the etymology of Granodiorite and Gossan. Etymology of Granodiorite and Gossan gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Granodiorite and Formation of Gossan. The etymology of Granodiorite is From granite + diorite while that of Gossan is From granite + diorite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Granodiorite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Granodiorite and Gossan are listed below.

For Granodiorite,

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

For Gossan,

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