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Mudstone and Gossan Definition


Gossan and Mudstone Definition


Definition

Definition
Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations   
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 the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz   
From Cornish gossen from gos, blood from Old Cornish guit   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Mudstone and Gossan

The general Mudstone and Gossan definition can be stated as: Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. 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 Mudstone and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Mudstone and Gossan. Get to know more information about Mudstone and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mudstone and Gossan

The history of Mudstone 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.

Mudstone and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mudstone and Gossan

Along with Mudstone and Gossan definition, know more about the etymology of Mudstone and Gossan. Etymology of Mudstone and Gossan gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mudstone and Formation of Gossan. The etymology of Mudstone is From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz while that of Gossan is From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mudstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mudstone and Gossan are listed below.

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