Siltstone and Gossan Definition

Definition of Siltstone and Gossan

The general Siltstone and Gossan definition can be stated as: Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt. 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 Siltstone and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Siltstone and Gossan. Get to know more information about Siltstone and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Siltstone and Gossan

The history of Siltstone 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.

Siltstone and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Siltstone and Gossan

Along with Siltstone and Gossan definition, know more about the etymology of Siltstone and Gossan. Etymology of Siltstone and Gossan gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Siltstone and Formation of Gossan. The etymology of Siltstone is From English word silt and stone and from Proto-Indo-European root sal and stainaz while that of Gossan is From English word silt and stone and from Proto-Indo-European root sal and stainaz. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Siltstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Siltstone and Gossan are listed below.

For Siltstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard 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