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Latite and Gossan Definition


Gossan and Latite Definition


Definition

Definition
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   
Gossan is intensely oxidized, weathered or decomposed rock, usually the upper and exposed part of an ore deposit or mineral vein.   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Indonesia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Cornish Gossen   

Etymology
From the Latin word latium   
From Cornish gossen from gos, blood from Old Cornish guit   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Latite and Gossan

The general Latite and Gossan definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. 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 Latite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Latite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Latite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Latite and Gossan

The history of Latite 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.

Latite and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Gossan

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

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