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What are some facts about Gneiss?

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∙ 15y ago
Updated: 8/18/2019

depending on the texture

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What are some facts about rocks and minerals?

The Acasta Gneiss, a metamorphic rock, is 3.96 billion of years old.


What is the chemical symbol is the symbol for gneiss?

The chemical symbol for gneiss is not a standard concept, as gneiss is a type of metamorphic rock composed of minerals like quartz, feldspar, and mica. Each mineral in gneiss has its own chemical symbol (e.g. SiO2 for quartz), but gneiss as a whole does not have a specific chemical symbol.


Put some heat and pressure on granite and you'll get?

Gneiss, if the heat and pressure are sufficient.


What group is gneiss in?

A Gneiss is a Metamorphic rock


Is gneiss folaited or nonfolaited?

Gneiss is foliated.


Is an gneiss rock sedimentary rock?

No, gneiss is metamorphic.


What are the characteristics of gneiss?

Gneiss is foliated and coarse grained


What is gneiss mineral group?

Gneiss is a rock, not a mineral.


Where would gneiss be in the US?

Gneiss is a part of the earths lower crust. No matter where you drill you will eventually uncover gneiss.


Is gneiss nonbanded?

No. Gneiss has alternating light and dark bands.


Can gneiss metamorphose into phyllite?

No. Phyllite can metamorphose into schist and then into gneiss.


Is gneiss an example of igneous rock?

No. Gneiss is a metamorphic rock.

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