Rhomb Porphyry and Gossan Definition

Definition of Rhomb Porphyry and Gossan

The general Rhomb Porphyry and Gossan definition can be stated as: Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts. 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 Rhomb Porphyry and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Gossan. Get to know more information about Rhomb Porphyry and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhomb Porphyry and Gossan

The history of Rhomb Porphyry 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.

Rhomb Porphyry and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Gossan

Along with Rhomb Porphyry and Gossan definition, know more about the etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Gossan. Etymology of Rhomb Porphyry and Gossan gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhomb Porphyry and Formation of Gossan. The etymology of Rhomb Porphyry is From Latin term that means purple while that of Gossan is From Latin term that means purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Rhomb Porphyry belongs to Igneous Rocks while Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhomb Porphyry and Gossan are listed below.

For Rhomb Porphyry,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness 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