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Which property of the gneiss sample prevented it from weathering?
The property of foliation in gneiss, caused by its alternating layers of minerals, makes it resistant to weathering. This foliation gives gneiss a strong and cohesive structure, preventing the rock from easily breaking down in response to weathering processes.
What property distinguishes foliated metamorphic rock such as gneiss and schist from nonfoliated metamorphic rocks?
A banded texture
What property distinguishes foliated metamorphic rocks such as gneiss and schist from nonfoliated metamorphic rocks?
a banded texture
What property of gneiss prevents it from weathering?
The interlocking mineral grains of gneiss make it resistant to weathering because they prevent water and air from easily penetrating the rock. Gneiss also has a high content of resistant minerals like quartz and feldspar, which are less prone to chemical breakdown. Additionally, the banding in gneiss provides structural integrity that helps resist weathering.
What group is gneiss in?
A Gneiss is a Metamorphic rock
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
What is gneiss mineral group?
Gneiss is a rock, not a mineral.
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.
