CultureJuly 30, 2026

gneiss

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Definition

A metamorphic rock that has a banded or foliated appearance, formed by high-pressure and high-temperature conditions deep within the earth.

Etymology

Derived from the German word 'Gneis', which is of obscure origin, likely originating from a Middle High German mining term for the rock.

In the news

In the article, 'Vals gneiss' is identified as the primary local stone used to construct the thermal baths, allowing the architecture to harmonize with the surrounding mountains.

Hidden deep within the Swiss Alps, this structure was built with 60,000 stone slabs to disappear into the

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The Times of India

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