Gneiss and Suevite Definition

Definition of Gneiss and Suevite

The general Gneiss and Suevite 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, During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.. Along with definition of Gneiss and Suevite, get to know about Properties of Gneiss and Suevite. Get to know more information about Gneiss and Suevite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gneiss and Suevite

The history of Gneiss and Suevite 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 Suevite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gneiss and Suevite

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

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