Laterite and Gossan Definition

Definition of Laterite and Gossan

The general Laterite and Gossan definition can be stated as: Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. 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 Laterite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Laterite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Gossan

The history of Laterite 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.

Laterite and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Gossan

Along with Laterite and Gossan definition, know more about the etymology of Laterite and Gossan. Etymology of Laterite and Gossan gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Laterite and Formation of Gossan. The etymology of Laterite is From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1 while that of Gossan is From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Laterite and Gossan are listed below.

For Laterite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: 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