Gneiss
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| Did you know | Shale becomes slate, then phyllite, then schist, then gneiss. |
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About Gneiss
Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of metamorphic rock. It is formed by high-temperature and high-pressure metamorphic processes acting on formations composed of igneous or sedimentary rocks. Gneiss forms at higher temperatures and pressures than schist.