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How is gniess is formed?

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Anonymous

∙ 13y ago
Updated: 1/1/2023

Gniess is formed from pre-existing rocks that are subjected intense derectional pressure.

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What is gniess made of?

gniess is made of granite


Is gniess igneous or metamorphic?

Gniess is Metamorphic.


Is gniess metamorphic?

Yes


Why gniess glitters?

because of the minerals that are mixed in with the gniess during the rock cycle(probably at the igneous stage) reflect light off of themselves


Gniess and slate are what kind of rock?

Metamorphic.


What does granite form into?

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What type of rock is gniess?

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What is an example of metamorphic rocks?

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What is the texture of the rock gniess?

Gneiss is generally coarse-grained.


Is gniess foliated?

Yes. Gneiss is a foliated metamorphic rock.


Is gniess a mineral or a sedimentary igneous metamorphic rock?

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What is five metamorphic rocks?

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