Orthogneiss

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orthogneiss [′ōr·thə‚nīs]

(geology)

Gneiss originating from igneous rock.

Orthogneiss

rock formed as the result of change, or metamorphosis, of such igneous rocks as granites and quartz diorites. Orthogneiss is distinguished from paragneiss, which derives from sedimentary rock.

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