Paragneiss
A rock classification type
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About Paragneiss
A metasedimentary rock rock with a gneissic texture; a gneiss formed by the metamorphism of a sedimentary rock.
Compare with: orthogneiss
Compare with: orthogneiss
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
49072
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:49072:2
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
46ff48f4-856b-41bb-bb66-1966422d6a62
Classification of Paragneiss
- Rock
- Metamorphic rock
- Gneiss
- Paragneiss
- Gneiss
- Metamorphic rock
Sub-divisions of Paragneiss
Mineralogy of Paragneiss
Non-essential minerals - these minerals are common, sometimes major components, but are not always present:
| Feldspar | A petrological term for Feldspar Group. |
| Silica > Quartz | SiO2 |
Other Language Names for Paragneiss
German:Paragneis
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
| 1 photo of Paragneiss associated with Amphibolite | |
| 1 photo of Paragneiss associated with Granitoid |
Internet Links for Paragneiss
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References for Paragneiss
Reference List:
Monmouth, Kennebec County, Maine, USA