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Gneiss and Claystone Definition


Claystone 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   
Claystone is a fine-grained, dark gray to pink sedimentary rock which mainly consists of compacted and hardened clay   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters)   
From English clay and stone as the rock contains more amount of clay   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Gneiss and Claystone

The general Gneiss and Claystone 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, Claystone is a fine-grained, dark gray to pink sedimentary rock which mainly consists of compacted and hardened clay. Along with definition of Gneiss and Claystone, get to know about Properties of Gneiss and Claystone. Get to know more information about Gneiss and Claystone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Gneiss and Claystone

The history of Gneiss and Claystone 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 Claystone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gneiss and Claystone

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

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