Gneiss and Serpentinite Definition

Definition of Gneiss and Serpentinite

The general Gneiss and Serpentinite 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, A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.. Along with definition of Gneiss and Serpentinite, get to know about Properties of Gneiss and Serpentinite. Get to know more information about Gneiss and Serpentinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gneiss and Serpentinite

The history of Gneiss and Serpentinite 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 Serpentinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gneiss and Serpentinite

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

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