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The luster of gneiss is typically described as shiny, reflective, and sometimes sparkly due to its mineral composition. Gneiss is a type of metamorphic rock formed from the alteration of existing rock under high heat and pressure, resulting in its distinct luster.
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What is gniess made of?
gniess is made of granite
What is the texture of the rock gniess?
Gneiss is generally coarse-grained.
What is the luster of the birthstone amethyst?
luster
Which type of change take place when granite turns into gniess?
answer is ( b ) on work paper :) for mr. werwart
What is a amethyst luster?
No. Amethyst has a vitreous (glassy) luster.
Is gniess igneous or metamorphic?
Gniess is Metamorphic.
What is gniess made of?
gniess is made of granite
How is gniess is formed?
Gniess is formed from pre-existing rocks that are subjected intense derectional pressure.
Is gniess metamorphic?
Yes
Why gniess glitters?
because of the minerals that are mixed in with the gniess during the rock cycle(probably at the igneous stage) reflect light off of themselves
Gniess and slate are what kind of rock?
Metamorphic.
What does granite form into?
Granite turns into Gniess.
What is an example of metamorphic rocks?
gniess, slate, and quartzite
Is gniess foliated?
Yes. Gneiss is a foliated metamorphic rock.
Is gniess a mineral or a sedimentary igneous metamorphic rock?
metamorphic
What is the texture of the rock gniess?
Gneiss is generally coarse-grained.
What is five metamorphic rocks?
- Marble - Schist - Gniess - Slate - Quartzite
