Trachyandesite and Gossan Definition

Definition of Trachyandesite and Gossan

The general Trachyandesite and Gossan definition can be stated as: Trachyandesite is an extrusive 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 Trachyandesite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Trachyandesite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Trachyandesite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Trachyandesite and Gossan

The history of Trachyandesite 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.

Trachyandesite and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyandesite and Gossan

Along with Trachyandesite and Gossan definition, know more about the etymology of Trachyandesite and Gossan. Etymology of Trachyandesite and Gossan gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Trachyandesite and Formation of Gossan. The etymology of Trachyandesite is From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite while that of Gossan is From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Trachyandesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Trachyandesite and Gossan are listed below.

For Trachyandesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• 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