Why gniess glitters?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 8/20/2019

because of the minerals that are mixed in with the gniess during the rock cycle(probably at the igneous stage) reflect light off of themselves

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∙ 13y ago

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What is gniess made of?

gniess is made of granite

Is gniess igneous or metamorphic?

Gniess is Metamorphic.

How is gniess is formed?

Gniess is formed from pre-existing rocks that are subjected intense derectional pressure.

Is gniess metamorphic?

Yes

Proverb all that glitters is?

All that glitters is not gold.

Gniess and slate are what kind of rock?

Metamorphic.

What does granite form into?

Granite turns into Gniess.

What is an example of metamorphic rocks?

gniess, slate, and quartzite

All that glitters game?

Garry glitters real name is Lewis lacey

What is the texture of the rock gniess?

Gneiss is generally coarse-grained.

Is gniess foliated?

Yes. Gneiss is a foliated metamorphic rock.

Is gniess a mineral or a sedimentary igneous metamorphic rock?

metamorphic