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What category does gneiss?

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∙ 13y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

Gneiss is a metamorphic rock made from granite that has been compressed and heated near it's melting point.

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What group is gneiss in?

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Gneiss is foliated.


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Gneiss is foliated and coarse grained


What is gneiss mineral group?

Gneiss is a rock, not a mineral.


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Where would gneiss be in the US?

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No. Gneiss has alternating light and dark bands.


Does gneiss split with a hammer?

Yes, gneiss will split with a hammer.


Is gneiss an example of igneous rock?

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