Websterite and Gossan Definition

Definition of Websterite and Gossan

The general Websterite and Gossan definition can be stated as: Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. 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 Websterite and Gossan, get to know about Properties of Websterite and Gossan. Get to know more information about Websterite and Gossan origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Websterite and Gossan

The history of Websterite 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.

Websterite and Gossan Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Websterite and Gossan

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

For Websterite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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