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Gossan
UK
/ˈɡɒsən/
US
/ˈɡɑːsən/
Translation of "gossan" into Russian
gossan
Noun
UK
/ˈɡɒsən/
US
/ˈɡɑːsən/
gossan
gossans pl
госсан
The geologist examined the gossan to find traces of valuable minerals.
Геолог исследовал госсан, чтобы найти следы ценных минералов.
Definitions
gossan
Noun
UK
/ˈɡɒsən/
US
/ˈɡɑːsən/
A rust-colored deposit of iron oxide and quartz that forms on the surface of rocks, often indicating the presence of underlying ore deposits.
The geologists were excited to find a large area of gossan, suggesting the potential for valuable mineral deposits below.
A weathered, oxidized cap of iron-bearing minerals such as limonite and goethite that overlies and signals the presence of a sulphide ore body.
Prospectors traced the gossan along the ridge to locate the buried copper deposit.
gossan
Adjective
UK
/ˈɡɒsən/
US
/ˈɡɑːsən/
Relating to, composed of, or resembling gossan.
The team collected gossan samples for laboratory analysis.