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Definition of gossan

An iron-bearing weathered product overlying a sulfide deposit. It is formed by the oxidation of sulfides and the leaching-out of the sulfur and most metals, leaving hydrated iron oxides and rarely sulfates. Also spelled gozzan.

Australia

Synonym of: capping, iron hat, chapeau de fer

Compare with: oxidized zone, false gossan

Ref: AGI

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