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Monzonite and Gossan Definition


Gossan and Monzonite Definition


Definition

Definition
Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase   
Gossan is intensely oxidized, weathered or decomposed rock, usually the upper and exposed part of an ore deposit or mineral vein.   

History
  
  

Origin
Trento Province, Italy   
Indonesia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Cornish Gossen   

Etymology
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1   
From Cornish gossen from gos, blood from Old Cornish guit   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
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 Monzonite and Gossan

The general Monzonite and Gossan definition can be stated as: Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. 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 Monzonite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Monzonite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Monzonite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Monzonite and Gossan

The history of Monzonite 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.

Monzonite and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Monzonite and Gossan

Along with Monzonite and Gossan definition, know more about the etymology of Monzonite and Gossan. Etymology of Monzonite and Gossan gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Monzonite and Formation of Gossan. The etymology of Monzonite is From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1 while that of Gossan is From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Monzonite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Monzonite and Gossan are listed below.

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