Icelandite and Gneiss Definition

Definition of Icelandite and Gneiss

The general Icelandite and Gneiss definition can be stated as: Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. 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 Icelandite and Gneiss, get to know about Properties of Icelandite and Gneiss. Get to know more information about Icelandite and Gneiss origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Icelandite and Gneiss

The history of Icelandite 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.

Icelandite and Gneiss Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Icelandite and Gneiss

Along with Icelandite and Gneiss definition, know more about the etymology of Icelandite and Gneiss. Etymology of Icelandite and Gneiss gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Icelandite and Formation of Gneiss. The etymology of Icelandite is From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland while that of Gneiss is From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Icelandite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Gneiss belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Icelandite and Gneiss are listed below.

For Icelandite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine 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