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What is the particle size of gneiss?
The particle size of gneiss can vary, but it typically consists of medium to coarse-grained minerals that are visible to the naked eye. Gneiss is a metamorphic rock formed from the recrystallization of pre-existing rocks under high heat and pressure, resulting in a distinctive banded texture.
What is Grain size of metamorphic rock?
It varies some metamorphic rocks are fine grained (eg slate) and others have very large crystals (eg an augen gneiss).
Is the Gneiss rock big or small?
It can be either. The kind of rock does not dictate size.
Is Gneiss a sedimentary metamorphic or igneous rock?
Gneiss is a metamorphic rock that forms from the recrystallization of pre-existing rocks under high temperature and pressure conditions. It is characterized by its banded texture and coarser grain size compared to other types of metamorphic rocks.
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.
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.
