Soapstone and Gneiss Definition

Definition of Soapstone and Gneiss

The general Soapstone and Gneiss definition can be stated as: It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. On the other hand, Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks. Along with definition of Soapstone and Gneiss, get to know about Properties of Soapstone and Gneiss. Get to know more information about Soapstone and Gneiss origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Soapstone and Gneiss

The history of Soapstone and Gneiss gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Soapstone and Gneiss Origin and Discoverer

Soapstone and Gneiss definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Soapstone and Gneiss. In this section, you will know about Soapstone and Gneiss Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Soapstone is USA whereas Origin of Gneiss is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Soapstone and Gneiss discoverer. The discoverer of Soapstone and Gneiss are Unknown.

Etymology of Soapstone and Gneiss

Along with Soapstone and Gneiss definition, know more about the etymology of Soapstone and Gneiss. Etymology of Soapstone and Gneiss gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Soapstone and Formation of Gneiss. The etymology of Soapstone is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap while that of Gneiss is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Soapstone and Gneiss belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Soapstone and Gneiss are listed below.

For Soapstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Gneiss,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock