Shonkinite and Gossan Definition

Definition of Shonkinite and Gossan

The general Shonkinite and Gossan definition can be stated as: Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. 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 Shonkinite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Shonkinite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Shonkinite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shonkinite and Gossan

The history of Shonkinite 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.

Shonkinite and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shonkinite and Gossan

Along with Shonkinite and Gossan definition, know more about the etymology of Shonkinite and Gossan. Etymology of Shonkinite and Gossan gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shonkinite and Formation of Gossan. The etymology of Shonkinite is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US while that of Gossan is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shonkinite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shonkinite and Gossan are listed below.

For Shonkinite,

• 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