Turbidite and Gossan Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Gossan

The general Turbidite and Gossan definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. 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 Turbidite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Gossan

The history of Turbidite 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.

Turbidite and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Gossan

Along with Turbidite and Gossan definition, know more about the etymology of Turbidite and Gossan. Etymology of Turbidite and Gossan gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Turbidite and Formation of Gossan. The etymology of Turbidite is From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939 while that of Gossan is From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Turbidite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Turbidite and Gossan are listed below.

For Turbidite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Gossan,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock