gneissose

Meanings

• noun

  A type of metamorphic rock characterized by its banded texture.

  - "The hikers came across a gneissose mountain range."
  - "The geologist identified the rock formation as gneissose."

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Variants

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gneiss , gneisses , gneissic , gneissoid , gneissose

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'gneisos' meaning 'spotted' or 'striped'.

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Trivia

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1. Gneissose rock is commonly found in areas with a history of mountain building, such as the Appalachian Mountains in the United States.

2. The distinctive banding in gneissose rock is often caused by variations in mineral composition and the presence of layered sedimentary deposits.

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1. Metamorphic rock: A type of rock that has undergone a metamorphosis from its original state due to heat and pressure.

2. Banded texture: A characteristic of certain types of rocks, including gneissose, where distinct layers or bands of different minerals can be observed.

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Culture

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Gneissose rock has been used extensively in architecture and construction due to its durability and attractive banding.

How to Memorize "gneissose"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a mountain range with alternating light and dark bands of rock, similar to the texture of gneissose.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'banded' when remembering the term 'gneissose'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating 'gneissose' with the phrase 'Geologists Never Ignore Striped Stone'.

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