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What is gneiss mineral group?
Gneiss is a rock, not a mineral.
What rock group does gneiss?
Metamorphic
What group of rock does gneiss belong in?
Metamorphic, because it is formed with heat and pressure
What rock group is gneiss in?
Gneiss is a metamorphic rock, not a rock group. It forms from the alteration of pre-existing rocks, such as granite or sedimentary rocks, under high temperature and pressure. Gneiss is characterized by its banded appearance, with alternating layers of light and dark minerals. It is commonly found in areas that have experienced significant geological activity, such as mountain ranges.
Is gneiss folaited or nonfolaited?
Gneiss is foliated.
What are the characteristics of gneiss?
Gneiss is foliated and coarse grained
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 mineral family can the Mica mineral change to when Gneiss is formed?
The Mica mineral can change to the mineral group known as amphiboles when Gneiss is formed. This transformation occurs due to the high pressure and temperature conditions during the metamorphic process.
Can gneiss metamorphose into phyllite?
No. Phyllite can metamorphose into schist and then into gneiss.
Is gneiss nonbanded?
No. Gneiss has alternating light and dark bands.
Does gneiss split with a hammer?
Yes, gneiss will split with a hammer.
