Harzburgite and Gossan Definition

Definition of Harzburgite and Gossan

The general Harzburgite and Gossan definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. 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 Harzburgite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Harzburgite and Gossan

The history of Harzburgite 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.

Harzburgite and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Gossan

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

For Harzburgite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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