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Quartzite and Gossan Definition


Gossan and Quartzite Definition


Definition

Definition
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   
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 quartz + -ite   
From Cornish gossen from gos, blood from Old Cornish guit   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Quartzite and Gossan

The general Quartzite and Gossan definition can be stated as: Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. 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 Quartzite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Quartzite and Gossan

The history of Quartzite 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.

Quartzite and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Gossan

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

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