Picrite and Gossan Definition

Definition of Picrite and Gossan

The general Picrite and Gossan definition can be stated as: Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. 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 Picrite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Picrite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Picrite and Gossan

The history of Picrite 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.

Picrite and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Gossan

Along with Picrite and Gossan definition, know more about the etymology of Picrite and Gossan. Etymology of Picrite and Gossan gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Picrite and Formation of Gossan. The etymology of Picrite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century while that of Gossan is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Picrite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Picrite and Gossan are listed below.

For Picrite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard 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