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Theralite and Gossan Definition


Gossan and Theralite Definition


Definition

Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   
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
From Greek to pursue   
From Cornish gossen from gos, blood from Old Cornish guit   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Theralite and Gossan

The general Theralite and Gossan definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. 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 Theralite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Theralite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Gossan

The history of Theralite 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.

Theralite and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Gossan

Along with Theralite and Gossan definition, know more about the etymology of Theralite and Gossan. Etymology of Theralite and Gossan gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Theralite and Formation of Gossan. The etymology of Theralite is From Greek to pursue while that of Gossan is From Greek to pursue. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Theralite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Theralite and Gossan are listed below.

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