Gossans

/ˈɡɑːsənz/ noun

Definition

Plural of gossan; multiple rusty, oxidized rock formations indicating ore deposits.

Etymology

Simply the plural of gossan, formed by adding the standard English plural -s.

Kelly Says

When miners explored a landscape and found multiple gossans, they knew they'd hit a geological jackpot—the plural form reminds us that these oxidized rocks often appeared in clusters, marking entire mineralized zones.

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