Gneiss and Coal Definition

Definition of Gneiss and Coal

The general Gneiss and Coal 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, Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock usually occurring in rock strata in layers called coal beds. Along with definition of Gneiss and Coal, get to know about Properties of Gneiss and Coal. Get to know more information about Gneiss and Coal origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gneiss and Coal

The history of Gneiss and Coal 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 Coal Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gneiss and Coal

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

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