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Gneiss and Pantellerite Definition


Pantellerite 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   
Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Strait of sicily   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters)   
From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Gneiss and Pantellerite

The general Gneiss and Pantellerite 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, Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. Along with definition of Gneiss and Pantellerite, get to know about Properties of Gneiss and Pantellerite. Get to know more information about Gneiss and Pantellerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Gneiss and Pantellerite

The history of Gneiss and Pantellerite 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 Pantellerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gneiss and Pantellerite

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

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