Gneiss Collection

Standing Stones of Callanish (Callanish 1) on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. The megalithic monument is cross shaped with a central ring of stones and was buildt between 2900 and 2600 BC

Patterns in rocks - North Uist - Outer Hebrides
GET-1836 Patterns in rocks - Gneiss - Volcanic rock North Uist - Outer Hebrides Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Frescoes depicting bared chested women talking
Colorful frescoes depicting two bared chested women talking between them covering the western face of the rock in the historical and archaeological site of Sigiriya, Matale District

Polarised LM of thin section of gneiss
Polarised light micrograph of a thin section of gneiss, a type of metamorphic rock (location unknown). Magnification: x7 at 6x6cm size

Outcrop of gneissic rock almost 40 feet high. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's
FLO4727993 Outcrop of gneissic rock almost 40 feet high. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's Unterhaltungen aus der Naturgeschichte: Des Mineralreichs, Augsburg

Celestial Nymph Cavorting with Monkeys, 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Celestial Nymph Cavorting with Monkeys, 12th century

Celestial Nymph Cavorting with Monkeys, 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Celestial Nymph Cavorting with Monkeys, 12th century

Callanish Standing Stones, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

God Vishnu Measures the Universe in Three Strides (Trivikrama), About 12th century

Palette, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12-13 (?) (about 1985-1650 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Palette, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12-13 (?) (about 1985-1650 BCE)

Outcrop of gneissic rock almost 40 feet high. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Unterhaltungen aus der Naturgeschichte: Des Mineralreichs, Augsburg, 1828

Formation of the layers of the Earths crust up to the Cretaceous Period (colour litho)
5996986 Formation of the layers of the Earths crust up to the Cretaceous Period (colour litho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Statue of Amenemhat III, 19th century BC. The sixth king of the 12th dynasty of Ancient Egypt, Amenemhat III ruled from c1860 to c1814 BC. Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg

Pools in the garden complex of Sigiriya with the massive rock on the background with a palace complex, Matale District, Central Province, Sri Lanka

Picture No. 11091649
Foliated Gneiss metamorphic rock Date:

The Dhamma Shan Kyank Pya; The Rock Shown Is A Piece Of Gneiss, And The Story Goes That The Nat Thamie, Or The Daughters Of The Spirits Of The Woods

United States. Washington D. C. Washington Monument. Obelisk
United States. Washington D.C. Washington Monument. Obelisk built to commemorate the first U.S. President, George Washington (1732-1799). National Mall

Part of a Freiberg ore mine: sulphur, quartz, gneiss
Illustration of a Freiberg ore mine: sulphur, quartz, gneiss

Illustration of gneiss

THE DHAMMA SHAN KYANK PYA; The rock shown is a piece of gneiss, and the story goes that the Nat thamie, or the daughters of the spirits of the woods

Banded and round gneiss, on the gravel beach, Geopark Scourie Bay, Sutherland, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Frescoes depicting two bared chested women talking
Colorful frescoes depicting two bared chested women talking between them covering the western face of the rock in the historical and archaeological site of Sigiriya, Matale District

Frescoes depicting bared chested women talking
Colorful frescoes depicting two bared chested women talking between them covering the western face of the rock in the historical and archaeological site of Sigiriya, Matale District

View from Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Sigiriya, Matale District, Central Province, Sri Lanka

Picture No. 11091656
Acosta Gneiss oldest rocks on the planet, 4 plus billion years old Date:

Picture No. 11050214
Gneiss with folded vein Finland Date:

Picture No. 11050132
Gneiss North Carolina, USA Date:

Picture No. 11050123
Porphyroblastic Gneiss Wood County, Wisconsin Date:

Carved and gouged by glacial activity, and the metamorphic banding from granite to Gneiss
Carved by glacial activity, metamorphic banding from granite to Gneiss, Folgefonna Glacier, Norway

Magnification of grain of gneiss rock

Banded gneiss C016 / 6208
Cordierite-biotite-gneiss. Geological specimen collected by Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913, also known as the Terra Nova expedition

Gneiss outcrop at Canal Rocks, Australia
Geologist standing on a gneiss outcrop at Canal Rocks, Australia

Heavily jointed gneiss outcrop. Gneiss is formed from other types of rock that are subjected to intense heat or pressure (metamorphism)

Gneiss is a metamorphic rock. This specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Cordierite-biotite-gneiss
Geological specimen collected by Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913, also known as the Terra Nova expedition. It had a broad scientific programme and collected thousands of geological

Gneiss Metamorphic Rock, Venezuela, Merida Andes, alt. 4700m
FG-11831 GNEISS Metamorphic Rock, Venezuela, Merida Andes, alt. 4700m Francois Gohier contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Gneiss Rock N. E. Greenland
WAT-818 North East GREENLAND - Gneiss Rock M. Watson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

CAVE ART: INCISED ROCK. Gneiss pebble with incised pattern from Laugerie-Haute, Dordogne, France, c20, 000 B. C
CAVE ART: INCISED ROCK. Gneiss pebble with incised pattern from Laugerie-Haute, Dordogne, France, c20, 000 B.C

Mountain stream, Swiss Alps
Mountain stream cascading beneath a mountain summit. Photographed in the Susten Pass, Swiss Alps, Switzerland

Gneiss, thin section, polarised LM
Polarised light micrograph of a thin section of gneiss, a type of metamorphic rock. Magnification: 12x at 35mm size

Sea sandwort (Honkenya peploides) in a gneiss rock crevice. Photographed at Tobha Mor, on South Uist, in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK

Folded marbles and gneisses from the 500 million year metamorphism of the Damaran rocks - Damaran orogeny - Namib
KAT-706 Folded marbles and gneisses from the 500 million year metamorphism of the Damaran rocks Damaran orogeny - Namib Desert - Namibia - Africa Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for

The Moon Valley from the air - landscape showing folded marbles gneisses and doerite dykes - from the 500 million year
KAT-720 The Moon Valley from the air - landscape showing folded marbles gneisses and doerite dykes - from the 500 million year metamorphism of the Damaran rocks Damaran orogeny - Namib Desert

Marble dolerite and gneiss seen from the air - Moon Valley near Swakopmund - Namibia - Africa
KAT-701 Marble dolerite and gneiss seen from the air Moon Valley near Swakopmund - Namibia - Africa Karl Terblanche Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Patterns in rock - North Uist - Outer Hebrides - Scotland
GET-1838 Patterns in rock - Gneiss - Volcanic Rock North Uist - Outer Hebrides - Scotland Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Outcrop of Manhattan gneiss which forms bedrock for skyscrapers, Central Park, New York City, New York, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

Lewisian gneiss, one of the oldest rocks on earth formed 2 billion years ago, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Strong folding in garnet gneiss, Hammerfest, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

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"Gneiss: Unveiling the Timeless Beauty of Earth's Patterns" From the rugged landscapes of North Uist in the Outer Hebrides to the majestic Standing Stones of Callanish on the Isle of Lewis, gneiss reveals its captivating patterns etched in stone. This metamorphic rock, showcased through a polarised LM thin section, tells tales of ancient geological transformations. As we stand amidst the enigmatic Callanish Standing Stones, their weathered surfaces whisper secrets from centuries past. Frescoes depicting bared chested women engaged in conversation transport us to an era long gone but not forgotten. In this remote corner of Scotland's Outer Hebrides, gneiss stands tall as a testament to time itself. Its outcrop almost 40 feet high commands attention and invites contemplation about our planet's intricate history. Just like Vishnu measuring the universe with three strides or Amenemhat III immortalized in statue form during Egypt's Middle Kingdom, gneiss reminds us that even civilizations rise and fall while this enduring rock remains steadfast. Across continents and millennia, it has left its mark. From ancient Egyptian palettes to Washington Monument's towering obelisk in Washington D. C. , its presence is felt across cultures and ages. Delving deeper into Earth's crust up until the Cretaceous Period unveils how these layers formed over millions of years. Gneiss emerges as a key player in shaping our planet's ever-evolving geology. So let us marvel at gneiss - a silent witness to countless stories woven within its intricate patterns. As we explore nature's tapestry carved by time itself, may we find inspiration and awe for our world’s remarkable journey through history.