Marl and Gossan Definition

Definition of Marl and Gossan

The general Marl and Gossan definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. 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 Marl and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Marl and Gossan. Get to know more information about Marl and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marl and Gossan

The history of Marl 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.

Marl and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Gossan

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

For Marl,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Gossan,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock