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Pyrolite and Gossan Definition

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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt
Gossan is intensely oxidized, weathered or decomposed rock, usually the upper and exposed part of an ore deposit or mineral vein.
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Pike County, U.S
Indonesia
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Cornish Gossen
1.3 Etymology
From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth
From Cornish gossen from gos, blood from Old Cornish guit
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Pyrolite and Gossan

The general Pyrolite and Gossan definition can be stated as: Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. 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 Pyrolite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Pyrolite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Pyrolite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyrolite and Gossan

The history of Pyrolite 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.

Pyrolite and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyrolite and Gossan

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

For Pyrolite,

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