gneissic

/ˈnaɪsɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or having the characteristics of gneiss, especially a banded or layered structure.
    • Hikers admired the gneissic cliffs along the trail, noting their striped appearance.
    • The gneissic texture of the rock showed clear alternating light and dark bands.
    • The geologist described the sample as gneissic because of its distinct foliation.
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