Mugearite and Gossan Definition

Definition of Mugearite and Gossan

The general Mugearite and Gossan definition can be stated as: Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. 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 Mugearite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Mugearite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Mugearite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mugearite and Gossan

The history of Mugearite 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.

Mugearite and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mugearite and Gossan

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

For Mugearite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: 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