Gneiss and Gneiss Definition

Definition of Gneiss and Gneiss

The general Gneiss and Gneiss 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, 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. Along with definition of Gneiss and Gneiss, get to know about Properties of Gneiss and Gneiss. Get to know more information about Gneiss and Gneiss origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gneiss and Gneiss

The history of Gneiss and Gneiss 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 Gneiss Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gneiss and Gneiss

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

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