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Itacolumite and Gossan Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips
Gossan is intensely oxidized, weathered or decomposed rock, usually the upper and exposed part of an ore deposit or mineral vein.
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Indonesia
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Cornish Gossen
1.3 Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil
From Cornish gossen from gos, blood from Old Cornish guit
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Itacolumite and Gossan

The general Itacolumite and Gossan definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. 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 Itacolumite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Itacolumite and Gossan

The history of Itacolumite 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.

Itacolumite and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Gossan

Along with Itacolumite and Gossan definition, know more about the etymology of Itacolumite and Gossan. Etymology of Itacolumite and Gossan gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Itacolumite and Formation of Gossan. The etymology of Itacolumite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil while that of Gossan is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Itacolumite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Itacolumite and Gossan are listed below.

For Itacolumite,

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