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Gneiss is a foliated metamorphic rock, displaying bands of light and dark minerals.
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What is the smooth lava flow called?
The smooth and shiny lava is called pahoehoe.
If a rock has shiny surfaces or bands of light and dark layers then it is?
The bands of light and dark are classic signs of Gneiss (Gneissose banding), but Gneiss is not necessarily shiny. It may be sparkly, but not shiny. However, a Slate IS shiny, but does not have the pretty banding. Another consideration is Schist, which has similar characteristics to Gneiss. My advise is that if you are classifying a rock that you are looking at, consider the grade of metamorphism, as it certainly is metamorphic. Also consider the mineralogy: what are the light and dark bands? Quartz, Feldspar (light)? Mica (biotite) (dark)? There are many possibilities. The mineralogy will help determine the original sedimentary rock, which you can then use to determine the metamorphic sample you have.
What does cartilage look like in a drawn diagram?
Shiny smooth white marble.
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 happened if you polish granite?
It goes shiny and smooth.
How do you get smooth and shiny hair?
use conditioner, it's gonna make your hairs shiny and smooth.
How does gneiss feel?
A fractured surface--rough. A polished or worn surface--smooth.
Why a smooth and shiny surface is required for reflection?
It isn't.... take water for example it isn't "smooth" or "shiny" but has reflective properties
What is a smooth and shiny rock?
obsidian
What rocks are shiny and smooth?
mica
What is the definition glossy?
Shiny and smooth.
Why does silver look shiny?
Because it is a metal and can be polished to a smooth shiny surface.
What is the smooth lava flow called?
The smooth and shiny lava is called pahoehoe.
What fabric is shiny and smooth?
gloss
If a rock has shiny surfaces or bands of light and dark layers then it is?
The bands of light and dark are classic signs of Gneiss (Gneissose banding), but Gneiss is not necessarily shiny. It may be sparkly, but not shiny. However, a Slate IS shiny, but does not have the pretty banding. Another consideration is Schist, which has similar characteristics to Gneiss. My advise is that if you are classifying a rock that you are looking at, consider the grade of metamorphism, as it certainly is metamorphic. Also consider the mineralogy: what are the light and dark bands? Quartz, Feldspar (light)? Mica (biotite) (dark)? There are many possibilities. The mineralogy will help determine the original sedimentary rock, which you can then use to determine the metamorphic sample you have.
What is a word meaning smooth and shiny?
gleaming chromed refulgent effulgent lustrous glistening reflective polished shiny-smooth brilliant crystalline candy diamantine
