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What happens to granite if it is melted?
"lava"
What happens to igneous rock if it is melted and cooled?
It solidifies.
When old rocks are partially melted or squeezed what rocks are formed?
When old rocks are partially melted or squeezed, they can form metamorphic rocks. Examples include gneiss, schist, and marble. These rocks exhibit new textures and compositions due to the heat and pressure they have experienced.
What type of crystals does gneiss rock have?
Gneiss typically contains crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica. These crystals are aligned in layers or bands, giving gneiss its characteristic banded appearance.
Can you use gneiss to build countertops?
Yes, you can. Gneiss is quite similar to granite.
What happens to granite if it is melted?
"lava"
How might gneiss change into an igneous rock?
It would have to be melted into the earths magma and cool down as either intrusive (inside the earth) or extrusive (on the Earth's crust) igneous rock.
How might gneiss change into igneous rock?
It would have to be melted into the earths magma and cool down as either intrusive (inside the earth) or extrusive (on the Earth's crust) igneous rock.
What happens when sugar is melted in a spoon?
energy is released
What happens to igneous rock if it is melted and cooled?
It solidifies.
When old rocks are partially melted or squeezed what rocks are formed?
When old rocks are partially melted or squeezed, they can form metamorphic rocks. Examples include gneiss, schist, and marble. These rocks exhibit new textures and compositions due to the heat and pressure they have experienced.
Is gneiss folaited or nonfolaited?
Gneiss is foliated.
What group is gneiss in?
A Gneiss is a Metamorphic rock
What is gneiss mineral group?
Gneiss is a rock, not a mineral.
What are the characteristics of gneiss?
Gneiss is foliated and coarse grained
Is an gneiss rock sedimentary rock?
No, gneiss is metamorphic.
Where would gneiss be in the US?
Gneiss is a part of the earths lower crust. No matter where you drill you will eventually uncover gneiss.
