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Metapelite and Gossan Definition


Gossan and Metapelite Definition


Definition

Definition
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   
Gossan is intensely oxidized, weathered or decomposed rock, usually the upper and exposed part of an ore deposit or mineral vein.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Indonesia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Cornish Gossen   

Etymology
From Pelos or clay in Greek   
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
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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