Mangerite and Gossan Definition

Definition of Mangerite and Gossan

The general Mangerite and Gossan definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. 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 Mangerite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mangerite and Gossan

The history of Mangerite 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.

Mangerite and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Gossan

Along with Mangerite and Gossan definition, know more about the etymology of Mangerite and Gossan. Etymology of Mangerite and Gossan gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mangerite and Formation of Gossan. The etymology of Mangerite is not available while that of Gossan is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mangerite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mangerite and Gossan are listed below.

For Mangerite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium 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