Oolite and Gossan Definition

Definition of Oolite and Gossan

The general Oolite and Gossan definition can be stated as: Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. 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 Oolite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Oolite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oolite and Gossan

The history of Oolite 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.

Oolite and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Gossan

Along with Oolite and Gossan definition, know more about the etymology of Oolite and Gossan. Etymology of Oolite and Gossan gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Oolite and Formation of Gossan. The etymology of Oolite is From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime while that of Gossan is From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Oolite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Oolite and Gossan are listed below.

For Oolite,

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