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Gneiss and Carbonatite Definition


Carbonatite 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   
Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Tanzania   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters)   
From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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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.

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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.

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