Gneiss and Carbonatite Definition

Definition of Gneiss and Carbonatite

The general Gneiss and Carbonatite 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, Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. Along with definition of Gneiss and Carbonatite, get to know about Properties of Gneiss and Carbonatite. Get to know more information about Gneiss and Carbonatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gneiss and Carbonatite

The history of Gneiss and Carbonatite 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 Carbonatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gneiss and Carbonatite

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

For Gneiss,

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

For Carbonatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock