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Granite vs. Gneiss: Identifying the Rock in This Specimen #3583277 (License: Personal Use)

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A coarse-grained igneous rock specimen with interlocking black, white, and gray mineral grains, likely granite or gneiss.

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The specimen displays prominent banding (foliation) with alternating layers of light-colored feldspar/quartz and dark biotite/hornblende, characteristic of metamorphic gneiss. Its coarse grain size and interlocking texture indicate slow cooling or recrystallization under high-grade metamorphism. Unlike homogeneous granite, the aligned mineral layers suggest directed pressure during formation.
Used in geology education, mineral identification guides, museum exhibits, and online rock databases; targets students, hobbyists, and professionals seeking to distinguish igneous vs. metamorphic textures.
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