Greenschist and Gossan Definition

Definition of Greenschist and Gossan

The general Greenschist and Gossan definition can be stated as: Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that is formed under lowest temperatures and pressures and is usually produced by regional metamorphism. 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 Greenschist and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Greenschist and Gossan. Get to know more information about Greenschist and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Greenschist and Gossan

The history of Greenschist 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.

Greenschist and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greenschist and Gossan

Along with Greenschist and Gossan definition, know more about the etymology of Greenschist and Gossan. Etymology of Greenschist and Gossan gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Greenschist and Formation of Gossan. The etymology of Greenschist is From minerals such as chlorite, serpentine, and epidote, and platy minerals such as muscovite and platy serpentine which are green in color while that of Gossan is From minerals such as chlorite, serpentine, and epidote, and platy minerals such as muscovite and platy serpentine which are green in color. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Greenschist and Gossan belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Greenschist and Gossan are listed below.

For Greenschist,

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