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The rock Gneiss (depending on what state it is in) usually feels or has
*rough patches
*is usually black, grey or white
*has tiny little crystals
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What is the grain pattern of gneiss look like?
It looks like rows of beads.
Is gneiss an example of igneous rock?
No. Gneiss is a metamorphic rock.
Does gneiss turn into shale?
No. its the opposite. gneiss forms after shale goes through metamorphism
Can various layers of minerals be easily seen in gneiss?
Yes, and it looks very gneiss.
What are Canada's most common rock?
Granite, Gneiss and then the sedimentary rocks like Sandstone and Limestone.
How does gneiss feel?
A fractured surface--rough. A polished or worn surface--smooth.
How could you easily distinguish a black and white gneiss from a similar-colored granite?
gneiss is foliated(layered) so therefore, if you see a black and white gneiss and a similar-colored granite then just see if the gneiss looks like it is layered!
What is the grain pattern of gneiss look like?
It looks like rows of beads.
Is gneiss folaited or nonfolaited?
Gneiss is foliated.
Is gneiss soft or hard?
Gneiss is hard.
What group is gneiss in?
A Gneiss is a Metamorphic rock
A 6 letter word that sounds like a nice rock?
gneiss
How rare is gneiss?
Gneiss Is a rock that is classified into metamorphic. Gneiss is considered rare by people but isnt to rare
What is gneiss mineral group?
Gneiss is a rock, not a mineral.
What are the characteristics of gneiss?
Gneiss is foliated and coarse grained
Is an gneiss rock sedimentary rock?
No, gneiss is metamorphic.
What is a sentence for gneiss?
I am trying to find out what the other two types of rock besides gneiss form the Matterhorn. Gneiss is a metamorphic rock. That's a nice piece of gneiss!
