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Gneiss is usually considered a high grade metamorphic rock (although there are some weird exceptions).
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How are igneous and metamorphic rocks related?
Both gneiss and migmatite are late-stage, high grade metamorphic rocks.
Is Gneiss a sedimentary metamorphic or igneous rock?
Gneiss is a banded metamorphic rock.
How rare is gneiss?
Gneiss Is a rock that is classified into metamorphic. Gneiss is considered rare by people but isnt to rare
Is gneiss smooth and shiny?
Gneiss is a foliated metamorphic rock, displaying bands of light and dark minerals.
Does granite change into gneiss by metamorphic activity?
Yes it does
Can you describe the 4 rocks formed by metamorphic grade which are Slate Phyllite Schist and Gneiss?
Four rocks formed by metamorphic grade are slate, phyllite, schist and gneiss. Slate and pnyllite are low grade; schist is a medium grade; and gneiss is a high grade rock.
What is the origin of gneiss?
it is formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes
How are igneous and metamorphic rocks related?
Both gneiss and migmatite are late-stage, high grade metamorphic rocks.
Is gneiss a metamorphic sedimentary or igneous?
Gneiss is a banded metamorphic rock.
Is Gneiss a sedimentary metamorphic or igneous rock?
Gneiss is a banded metamorphic rock.
What group is gneiss in?
A Gneiss is a Metamorphic rock
Is gneiss metamorphic?
A gneiss is a metamorphic rock. Metamorphic rocks are created by the alteration of rocks by heat and pressure. Therefore, a gneiss may be created from an igneous rock in which case it would be called an orthogneiss.
Gneiss goes through metamorphosis at a higher temperature than slate so it has a higher?
Metamorphic grade
Gneiss goes through metamorphosis at a higher temperature than slate so it has a higher what?
metamorphic grade
Is an gneiss rock sedimentary rock?
No, gneiss is metamorphic.
Is gneiss an example of igneous rock?
No. Gneiss is a metamorphic rock.
What type of rock is an example of Gneiss?
Gneiss is an example of a metamorphic rock.
