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Itacolumite and Gossan Definition


Gossan and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

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.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Indonesia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Cornish Gossen   

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   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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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.

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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.

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