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Limestone and Gossan Definition


Gossan and Limestone Definition


Definition

Definition
Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate   
Gossan is intensely oxidized, weathered or decomposed rock, usually the upper and exposed part of an ore deposit or mineral vein.   

History
  
  

Origin
New Zealand   
Indonesia   

Discoverer
Belsazar Hacquet   
Cornish Gossen   

Etymology
From lime and stone in late 14th Century   
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
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Limestone and Gossan

The general Limestone and Gossan definition can be stated as: Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate. 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 Limestone and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Gossan. Get to know more information about Limestone and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Limestone and Gossan

The history of Limestone 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.

Limestone and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Gossan

Along with Limestone and Gossan definition, know more about the etymology of Limestone and Gossan. Etymology of Limestone and Gossan gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Limestone and Formation of Gossan. The etymology of Limestone is From lime and stone in late 14th Century while that of Gossan is From lime and stone in late 14th Century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Limestone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Limestone and Gossan are listed below.

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