gossan

Meanings

• noun

  A type of mineral deposit consisting of weathered oxide and hydroxide minerals, often rich in gold or other valuable minerals.

  - "The prospectors found a rich gossan deposit near the river."
  - "The geologist identified several gossans in the area, indicating the presence of gold."

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Variants

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gossan , gossans

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Etymology

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Derived from the Cornish word 'goss', meaning 'waste' or 'tailings'. In mining, a gossan is the waste material that contains valuable minerals.

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Trivia

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1. Gossans can be identified by their distinctive red, yellow, or brown color.

2. The presence of a gossan is a strong indication of underlying mineral deposits.

3. Gossans have been mined for gold and other valuable minerals since ancient times.

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1. Oxidation zone: A gossan is often part of an oxidation zone, where minerals are exposed to the surface and undergo oxidation.

2. Mineralization: The process of mineral deposition, including the formation of gossans, is called mineralization.

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Culture

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In literature, gossans have been used as symbols of wealth and prosperity, as well as the dangers and allure of mining and mineral wealth.

How to Memorize "gossan"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a pile of yellow, rusty rock - this is a gossan.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gossan' with 'gold' and 'mining'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Gossan' as 'Golden Oxidation Source'.

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