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Marble and Gossan Definition


Gossan and Marble Definition


Definition

Definition
Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time   
Gossan is intensely oxidized, weathered or decomposed rock, usually the upper and exposed part of an ore deposit or mineral vein.   

History
  
  

Origin
Egypt   
Indonesia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Cornish Gossen   

Etymology
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   
From Cornish gossen from gos, blood from Old Cornish guit   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Marble and Gossan

The general Marble and Gossan definition can be stated as: Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. 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 Marble and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Marble and Gossan. Get to know more information about Marble and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marble and Gossan

The history of Marble 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.

Marble and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Gossan

Along with Marble and Gossan definition, know more about the etymology of Marble and Gossan. Etymology of Marble and Gossan gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Marble and Formation of Gossan. The etymology of Marble is From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like while that of Gossan is From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Marble and Gossan belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Marble and Gossan are listed below.

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