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Gneiss is a metamorphic rock. It is formed form another metamorphic rock called schist (sh-ist). Schist is formed form fine grained sedimentary rock (often shale). While gneiss is formed by great pressure from moving plates of the earth's crust.

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Gneiss is a metamorphic rock. It is formed form another metamorphic rock called schist (sh-ist). Schist is formed form fine grained sedimentary rock (often shale). While gneiss is formed by great pressure from moving plates of the earth's crust.

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Gneiss is foliated.

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Gneiss is hard.

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A Gneiss is a Metamorphic rock

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Gneiss Is a rock that is classified into metamorphic. Gneiss is considered rare by people but isnt to rare

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