The general Syenite and Gossan definition can be stated as: Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. 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 Syenite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Syenite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Syenite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Syenite 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.
Syenite and Gossan definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Syenite and Gossan. In this section, you will know about Syenite and Gossan Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Syenite is Unknown whereas Origin of Gossan is Indonesia. It is interesting to know the name of Syenite and Gossan discoverer. The Discoverer of Syenite is Unknown and the discoverer of Gossan is Cornish Gossen.
Along with Syenite and Gossan definition, know more about the etymology of Syenite and Gossan. Etymology of Syenite and Gossan gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Syenite and Formation of Gossan. The etymology of Syenite is From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene while that of Gossan is From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Syenite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Syenite and Gossan are listed below.
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