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Gneiss and Benmoreite Definition


Benmoreite 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   
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Isle of Mull, Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Ben More   

Etymology
From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters)   
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Gneiss and Benmoreite

The general Gneiss and Benmoreite 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, An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. Along with definition of Gneiss and Benmoreite, get to know about Properties of Gneiss and Benmoreite. Get to know more information about Gneiss and Benmoreite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Gneiss and Benmoreite

The history of Gneiss and Benmoreite 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 Benmoreite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gneiss and Benmoreite

Along with Gneiss and Benmoreite definition, know more about the etymology of Gneiss and Benmoreite. Etymology of Gneiss and Benmoreite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Gneiss and Formation of Benmoreite. The etymology of Gneiss is From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters) while that of Benmoreite 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 Benmoreite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Gneiss and Benmoreite are listed below.

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