What is another word for gneiss?

Pronunciation: [nˈe͡ɪs] (IPA)

Gneiss is a type of metamorphic rock that is composed of minerals such as quartz, feldspar, and mica. It is characterized by its banded texture and typically forms from the transformation of other rocks under pressure and high temperatures. There are several synonyms for gneiss, including schist, slate, marble, and quartzite. Schist is a type of metamorphic rock that is similar to gneiss in appearance, but is generally less coarse-grained. Slate and marble are other forms of metamorphic rock that have distinct properties, such as slate's fissile texture and marble's high levels of calcite. Quartzite, on the other hand, is a type of sedimentary rock that has undergone metamorphism and is typically composed of quartz.

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    • Adjective
      Gneissic.

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  • hyponyms for gneiss (as nouns)

    • substance
      metamorphic rock.

Usage examples for Gneiss

When the bedding of gneiss becomes entirely obliterated, it is often difficult to distinguish that rock from granite, and in many cases it appears to pass into a true granite.
"Geology"
James Geikie
Hence we might expect to find the same mass of granite passing gradually in some places into gneiss, and in other places protruding as veins and dykes into the surrounding rocks; and this is precisely what occurs in nature.
"Geology"
James Geikie
Our borings show up all right-most of it is tough gneiss-but if we strike gravel or shale again it means more timbering, of course.
"Peter A Novel of Which He is Not the Hero"
F. Hopkinson Smith

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