Metapelite and Gossan Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Gossan

The general Metapelite and Gossan definition can be stated as: Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. 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 Metapelite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Gossan

The history of Metapelite 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.

Metapelite and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Gossan

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

For Metapelite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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