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Sovite and Gossan Definition


Gossan and Sovite Definition


Definition

Definition
Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock   
Gossan is intensely oxidized, weathered or decomposed rock, usually the upper and exposed part of an ore deposit or mineral vein.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Indonesia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Cornish Gossen   

Etymology
Not Available   
From Cornish gossen from gos, blood from Old Cornish guit   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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