Home
Compare Rocks


Websterite and Gossan Definition


Gossan and Websterite Definition


Definition

Definition
Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.   
Gossan is intensely oxidized, weathered or decomposed rock, usually the upper and exposed part of an ore deposit or mineral vein.   

History
  
  

Origin
Webster, North Carolina   
Indonesia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Cornish Gossen   

Etymology
From the town of Webster located in North Carolina   
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
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

Texture >>
<< Summary

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.

Compare Igneous Rocks

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,

For Gossan,

Igneous Rocks

Igneous Rocks

» More Igneous Rocks

Compare Igneous Rocks

» More Compare Igneous Rocks