Shale and Gossan Definition

Definition of Shale and Gossan

The general Shale and Gossan definition can be stated as: Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. 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 Shale and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Shale and Gossan. Get to know more information about Shale and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shale and Gossan

The history of Shale 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.

Shale and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shale and Gossan

Along with Shale and Gossan definition, know more about the etymology of Shale and Gossan. Etymology of Shale and Gossan gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shale and Formation of Gossan. The etymology of Shale is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate, while that of Gossan is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shale and Gossan are listed below.

For Shale,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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