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Igneous vs Orthogneiss - What's the difference?

igneous | orthogneiss |

In geology|lang=en terms the difference between igneous and orthogneiss

is that igneous is (geology) resulting from, or produced by, the action of great heat; with rocks, it could also mean formed from lava/magma; as, granite and basalt are igneous rocks while orthogneiss is (geology) a gneiss derived from an igneous rock.

As an adjective igneous

is pertaining to, having the nature of fire; containing fire; resembling fire; as, an igneous appearance.

As a noun orthogneiss is

(geology) a gneiss derived from an igneous rock.

igneous

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Pertaining to, having the nature of fire; containing fire; resembling fire; as, an igneous appearance
  • (geology) Resulting from, or produced by, the action of great heat; with rocks, it could also mean formed from lava/magma; as, granite and basalt are igneous rocks

    • orthogneiss

    English

    Noun

    (es)
  • (geology) A gneiss derived from an igneous rock.