Ijolite and Gossan Definition

Definition of Ijolite and Gossan

The general Ijolite and Gossan definition can be stated as: Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite. 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 Ijolite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Ijolite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Ijolite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Ijolite and Gossan

The history of Ijolite 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.

Ijolite and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Ijolite and Gossan

Along with Ijolite and Gossan definition, know more about the etymology of Ijolite and Gossan. Etymology of Ijolite and Gossan gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Ijolite and Formation of Gossan. The etymology of Ijolite is From the first syllable of the Finnish words Ii-vaara, Iijoki, &c. commonly used geographical names in Finland, and the Gr. Xiflos, a stone while that of Gossan is From the first syllable of the Finnish words Ii-vaara, Iijoki, &c. commonly used geographical names in Finland, and the Gr. Xiflos, a stone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Ijolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Ijolite and Gossan are listed below.

For Ijolite,

• 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