Orthogneiss
A rock classification type
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About Orthogneiss
A metaigneous rock rock with a gneissic structure; a gneiss formed by the metamorphism of an igneous rock (e.g. granite, diorite, ...).
Compare with: paragneiss
Compare with: paragneiss
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
48818
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:48818:9
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
80dd9d75-780a-4610-8b29-3e3da8f97ddd
Classification of Orthogneiss
- Rock
- Metamorphic rock
- Gneiss
- Orthogneiss
- Gneiss
- Metamorphic rock
Sub-divisions of Orthogneiss
- Orthogneiss
Pronunciation of Orthogneiss
Pronunciation:
Play | Recorded by | Country |
---|---|---|
Jolyon Ralph | United Kingdom |
Other Language Names for Orthogneiss
German:Orthogneis
Internet Links for Orthogneiss
mindat.org URL:
https://www.mindat.org/min-48818.html
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References for Orthogneiss
Reference List:
Cap de Creus, Cadaqués, Girona, Catalonia, Spain