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What group is gneiss in?

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Updated: 8/17/2019

A Gneiss is a Metamorphic rock

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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


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


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.


Does gneiss split with a hammer?

Yes, gneiss will split with a hammer.


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.

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