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Gneiss is a banded metamorphic rock.

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Is gneiss an igneous metamorphic or sedimentary rock?

It is a Metamorphic rock


Is gneiss igneous metamorphic or sedimentary rock?

It is a Metamorphic rock


Is gneiss metamorphic?

A gneiss is a metamorphic rock. Metamorphic rocks are created by the alteration of rocks by heat and pressure. Therefore, a gneiss may be created from an igneous rock in which case it would be called an orthogneiss.


What types of rock can be changed to a metamorphic?

All rock types, igneous, sedimentary, and even metamorphic can be altered to new metamorphic rock.


What kinds of rocks can be change into metamorphic rocks?

Many kinds of rocks both of igneous and sedimentary nature eg; Limestone (sedimentary ) to marble or granite or diorite (igneous) to gneiss.


Is an gneiss rock sedimentary rock?

No, gneiss is metamorphic.


What are some examples of the three rock types?

Igneous:GraniteBasaltDioriteObsidianRhyolitePumiceMetamorphic: SlateMica SchistQuartziteGabbroMarblePhylliteMetaconglomerateSkarnSedimentary:LimestoneChalkCoquinaShaleSandstoneMudstoneConglomerateBreccia


Is Gneiss a sedimentary metamorphic or igneous rock?

Gneiss is a metamorphic rock that forms from the recrystallization of pre-existing rocks under high temperature and pressure conditions. It is characterized by its banded texture and coarser grain size compared to other types of metamorphic rocks.


Is gneiss an example of igneous rock?

No. Gneiss is a metamorphic rock.


Why is gneiss hard?

Gneiss is metamorphic rock that forms from preexisting sedimentary or igneous rocks. It is developed under high temperature and pressure conditions, causing it to become hard.


How is gneiss similar to granite?

Granite is an igneous rock and gneiss is a metamorphic rock.


Is granite gneiss marble limestone shale or basalt an igneous rock?

These are sedimentary rocks. Sandstone is made of compressed grains of rock and sand. Shale is made of compressed bits of mud and clay. Limestone is made of compressed pieces of forms of calcium carbonate.