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Yes, you can. Gneiss is quite similar to granite.
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How rare is gneiss?
Gneiss Is a rock that is classified into metamorphic. Gneiss is considered rare by people but isnt to rare
Can you mine gneiss?
Gneiss is mined in open pit quarries.
What type of crystals does gneiss rock have?
Gneiss usually consists of visible crystals of aligned mineral assemblages.
Is Gneiss a sedimentary metamorphic or igneous rock?
Gneiss is a banded metamorphic rock.
Why can the composition of gneiss vary but overall texture cannot?
The texture defines the gneiss. If it varies, it's not gneiss. I'm studying the same thing! -8th Grader! :D
What is alkline used for?
gneiss is used for countertops.
What are some features of the gneiss rock?
The foliations of gneiss make beautiful swirls and patterns in polished countertops and building slabs. Many so-called granite countertops are actually gneiss. Gneiss makes a gneiss [sic] countertop! If by useful you mean info on gneiss, it is basically a coarse-grained, foliated, high grade metamorphic rock. Gneiss forms during high grade, regional metamorphism, and can form from amny different parent rocks including shale and igneous rocks. Most gniesses are often granitic in composition and one variety forms from the metaporphism of granite. Gneisses are also named for the dominant material such as biotite gneiss or garnet gniess. - David Miller
How do people use gneiss?
People use Gneiss to make gravestones,decorate church entrences and to decorate more stuff
How do people use gneiss rock?
for many uses
What is a use for Gneiss rock?
Gneiss is a banded or foliated metamorphic rock, of similar composition to granite. It is very hard and used where granite would be used, some gneisses are used as facing stone on buildings. counter tops
Where would someone use a concrete countertop?
Concrete countertops have become extremely popular in the last few years. Countertops made from concrete are used in kitchens and are a cheaper alternative to installing granite countertops.
Is gneiss folaited or nonfolaited?
Gneiss is foliated.
Is gneiss soft or hard?
Gneiss is hard.
What group is gneiss in?
A Gneiss is a Metamorphic rock
How rare is gneiss?
Gneiss Is a rock that is classified into metamorphic. Gneiss is considered rare by people but isnt to rare
What is gneiss mineral group?
Gneiss is a rock, not a mineral.
What are the characteristics of gneiss?
Gneiss is foliated and coarse grained
