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Jasperoid and Gossan Definition


Gossan and Jasperoid Definition


Definition

Definition
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks   
Gossan is intensely oxidized, weathered or decomposed rock, usually the upper and exposed part of an ore deposit or mineral vein.   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Indonesia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Cornish Gossen   

Etymology
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid   
From Cornish gossen from gos, blood from Old Cornish guit   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Jasperoid and Gossan

The general Jasperoid and Gossan definition can be stated as: Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. 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 Jasperoid and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Jasperoid and Gossan. Get to know more information about Jasperoid and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jasperoid and Gossan

The history of Jasperoid 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.

Jasperoid and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jasperoid and Gossan

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

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