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What type of crystals does gneiss rock have?
Gneiss usually consists of visible crystals of aligned mineral assemblages.
Can you use gneiss to build countertops?
Yes, you can. Gneiss is quite similar to granite.
Why can the composition of gneiss vary but overall texture cannot?
The texture defines the gneiss. If it varies, it's not gneiss. I'm studying the same thing! -8th Grader! :D
How rare is gneiss?
Gneiss is a common type of metamorphic rock found worldwide. It forms when pre-existing rocks are subjected to intense heat and pressure, resulting in a distinctive banded texture. While gneiss is not considered rare, specific types of gneiss with unique mineral compositions or origins may be less common.
What is the origin of a gneiss rock?
Gneiss is a metamorphic rock and its parent rock (protolith) could be a granite or schist.
What is the special property of gneiss?
It can become magnetic in rain
What group is gneiss in?
A Gneiss is a Metamorphic rock
Is gneiss folaited or nonfolaited?
Gneiss is foliated.
What kind of metamorphosis has gneiss undergone with wavy or vertical bands?
Gneiss with wavy or vertical bands has undergone metamorphism known as foliation. This occurs when the minerals in the rock align to create a distinct layering or banding structure due to high pressure and temperature during metamorphism.
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.
Does gneiss split with a hammer?
Yes, gneiss will split with a hammer.
Is gneiss an example of igneous rock?
No. Gneiss is a metamorphic rock.
Is gneiss nonbanded?
No. Gneiss has alternating light and dark bands.
