Sovite and Gossan Definition

Definition of Sovite and Gossan

The general Sovite and Gossan definition can be stated as: Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. 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 Sovite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Sovite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Sovite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sovite and Gossan

The history of Sovite 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.

Sovite and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sovite and Gossan

Along with Sovite and Gossan definition, know more about the etymology of Sovite and Gossan. Etymology of Sovite and Gossan gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Sovite and Formation of Gossan. The etymology of Sovite is not available while that of Gossan is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Sovite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Sovite and Gossan are listed below.

For Sovite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• 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