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What type of metamorphic rock is similar to granite?
A type of metamorphic rock similar to granite is gneiss. Gneiss is a foliated metamorphic rock that has a similar composition to granite but displays a banded texture due to the alignment of mineral grains during metamorphism.
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).
What is the origin of a gneiss rock?
Gneiss is a metamorphic rock and its parent rock (protolith) could be a granite or schist.
A foliated metamorphic rock forms when crystals what?
Foliated metamorphic rocks exhibit a layering affect with parallel layers of mineral crystals one on top of the other. A good example of this is gneiss, which has alternating layers of light and dark minerals. Foliation takes place when pressure is applied to crystals and they recrystallize or align themselves at right angles to the direction of the applied directional stress.
What type of rock can be classified by the size of crystals in the rock?
sedimintary
What type of rock is an example of Gneiss?
Gneiss is an example of a metamorphic rock.
What type of metamorphic rock is similar to granite?
A type of metamorphic rock similar to granite is gneiss. Gneiss is a foliated metamorphic rock that has a similar composition to granite but displays a banded texture due to the alignment of mineral grains during metamorphism.
What does gneiss feel like?
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 -Mia
Is an gneiss rock sedimentary rock?
No, gneiss is metamorphic.
What is a better rock type for drilling purposes Gneiss or Schist?
Both are metamophic Rock. Gneiss is formed from Granite. Schist from other types it depends on what you are planning on drilling. Also it depends on what type of Schist. Gneiss would probably be the better choice though.
When the metamorphic rock schist is heated and squeezed it forms what?
When schist is further heated and squeezed, it can form gneiss, another type of metamorphic rock. Gneiss is characterized by its banded texture and high-grade metamorphism.
Is gneiss an example of igneous rock?
No. Gneiss is a metamorphic rock.
What groups of rocks does gneiss belong?
It belongs to the Metamorphic rock type.
A rock has alternating layers of dark and light colors the rock has visible quartz crystals and does not contain any fossils where was this rock most likely formed?
This rock is likely a type of metamorphic rock called gneiss. Gneiss forms under high heat and pressure conditions deep within the Earth's crust. The alternating layers of dark and light colors are a result of the rock's minerals recrystallizing into bands.
Which of the following is NOT an example of metamorphic rock marble gneiss slate shale?
Shale is a sedimentary rock, not a metamorphic rock.
What group is gneiss in?
A Gneiss is a Metamorphic rock
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).
