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Phyllite and Gossan Definition


Gossan and Phyllite Definition


Definition

Definition
Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks   
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 Greek phullon leaf + -ite1   
From Cornish gossen from gos, blood from Old Cornish guit   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

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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 Phyllite and Gossan

The general Phyllite and Gossan definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. 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 Phyllite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Phyllite and Gossan

The history of Phyllite 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.

Phyllite and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Gossan

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

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