Schist and Gossan Definition

Definition of Schist and Gossan

The general Schist and Gossan definition can be stated as: Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. 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 Schist and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Schist and Gossan. Get to know more information about Schist and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Schist and Gossan

The history of Schist 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.

Schist and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Gossan

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

For Schist,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium 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