0
What else can I help you with?
How rare is gneiss?
Gneiss is a common type of metamorphic rock found worldwide. It forms when pre-existing rocks are subjected to intense heat and pressure, resulting in a distinctive banded texture. While gneiss is not considered rare, specific types of gneiss with unique mineral compositions or origins may be less common.
What minerals make up gneiss?
Gneiss is composed mainly of minerals such as quartz, feldspar, and mica. Other common minerals found in gneiss include garnet, hornblende, and biotite. The exact mineral composition of gneiss can vary depending on the specific conditions under which it formed.
What group is gneiss in?
A Gneiss is a Metamorphic rock
Is gneiss folaited or nonfolaited?
Gneiss is foliated.
What are the characteristics of gneiss?
Gneiss is foliated and coarse grained
What is gneiss mineral group?
Gneiss is a rock, not a mineral.
Is an gneiss rock sedimentary rock?
No, gneiss is metamorphic.
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.
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.
Can gneiss metamorphose into phyllite?
No. Phyllite can metamorphose into schist and then into gneiss.
Does gneiss split with a hammer?
Yes, gneiss will split with a hammer.
Is gneiss an example of igneous rock?
No. Gneiss is a metamorphic rock.
