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Granodiorite and Gossan Definition


Gossan and Granodiorite Definition


Definition

Definition
Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite   
Gossan is intensely oxidized, weathered or decomposed rock, usually the upper and exposed part of an ore deposit or mineral vein.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Indonesia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Cornish Gossen   

Etymology
From granite + diorite   
From Cornish gossen from gos, blood from Old Cornish guit   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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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.

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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.

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