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Gneiss and Arkose Definition


Arkose and Gneiss Definition


Definition

Definition
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   
Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alexandre Brongniart   

Etymology
From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters)   
From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Gneiss and Arkose

The general Gneiss and Arkose definition can be stated as: 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. On the other hand, Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. Along with definition of Gneiss and Arkose, get to know about Properties of Gneiss and Arkose. Get to know more information about Gneiss and Arkose origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Gneiss and Arkose

The history of Gneiss and Arkose 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.

Gneiss and Arkose Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gneiss and Arkose

Along with Gneiss and Arkose definition, know more about the etymology of Gneiss and Arkose. Etymology of Gneiss and Arkose gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Gneiss and Formation of Arkose. The etymology of Gneiss is From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters) while that of Arkose is From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters). The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Gneiss belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Gneiss and Arkose are listed below.

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