Pantellerite and Gneiss Definition

Definition of Pantellerite and Gneiss

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

History of Pantellerite and Gneiss

The history of Pantellerite 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.

Pantellerite and Gneiss Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pantellerite and Gneiss

Along with Pantellerite and Gneiss definition, know more about the etymology of Pantellerite and Gneiss. Etymology of Pantellerite and Gneiss gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pantellerite and Formation of Gneiss. The etymology of Pantellerite is From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily while that of Gneiss is From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pantellerite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Gneiss belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pantellerite and Gneiss are listed below.

For Pantellerite,

• 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