Kimberlite and Gossan Definition

Definition of Kimberlite and Gossan

The general Kimberlite and Gossan definition can be stated as: Kimberlite is a rare, blue-tinged, coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock, which sometimes contains diamonds and is mostly found in South Africa and Siberia.. 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 Kimberlite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Kimberlite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Kimberlite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Kimberlite and Gossan

The history of Kimberlite 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.

Kimberlite and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Kimberlite and Gossan

Along with Kimberlite and Gossan definition, know more about the etymology of Kimberlite and Gossan. Etymology of Kimberlite and Gossan gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Kimberlite and Formation of Gossan. The etymology of Kimberlite is From Kimberley +‎ -ite, from the name of the South African town of Kimberley where the rock was first found. while that of Gossan is From Kimberley +‎ -ite, from the name of the South African town of Kimberley where the rock was first found.. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Kimberlite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Kimberlite and Gossan are listed below.

For Kimberlite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• 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