Soapstone and Gossan Definition

Definition of Soapstone and Gossan

The general Soapstone and Gossan definition can be stated as: It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. 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 Soapstone and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Soapstone and Gossan. Get to know more information about Soapstone and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Soapstone and Gossan

The history of Soapstone 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.

Soapstone and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Soapstone and Gossan

Along with Soapstone and Gossan definition, know more about the etymology of Soapstone and Gossan. Etymology of Soapstone and Gossan gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Soapstone and Formation of Gossan. The etymology of Soapstone is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap while that of Gossan is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Soapstone and Gossan belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Soapstone and Gossan are listed below.

For Soapstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft 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