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Pyrolite and Gossan Definition


Gossan and Pyrolite Definition


Definition

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.   

History
  
  

Origin
Pike County, U.S   
Indonesia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Cornish Gossen   

Etymology
From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth   
From Cornish gossen from gos, blood from Old Cornish guit   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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