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Gneiss is a metamorphic rock.

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Gneiss is a type of metamorphic rock which is formed when granite is metamorphised. Usually, metamorphic rocks are formed by the transformation of igneous and sedimentary rock due to the effect of heat and pressure under the surface of the earth.

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