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Granulite and Gneiss Definition


Gneiss and Granulite Definition


Definition

Definition
Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.   
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   

History
  
  

Origin
Central Europe   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained   
From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters)   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Granulite and Gneiss

The general Granulite and Gneiss definition can be stated as: Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. 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 Granulite and Gneiss, get to know about Properties of Granulite and Gneiss. Get to know more information about Granulite and Gneiss origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Granulite and Gneiss

The history of Granulite 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.

Granulite and Gneiss Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granulite and Gneiss

Along with Granulite and Gneiss definition, know more about the etymology of Granulite and Gneiss. Etymology of Granulite and Gneiss gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Granulite and Formation of Gneiss. The etymology of Granulite is From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained while that of Gneiss is From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Granulite and Gneiss belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Granulite and Gneiss are listed below.

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