Gneiss is a high grade metamorphic rock, meaning that it has been subjected to higher temperatures and pressures than schist. It is formed by the metamorphosis of granite, or sedimentary rock. Gneiss displays distinct foliation, representing alternating layers composed of different minerals.
Mountrail County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,673. Its county seat is Stanley.
Brooker is located in western Bradford County at 29Â°53â²20â³N 82Â°19â²53â³W / 29.88889Â°N 82.33139Â°W / 29.88889; -82.33139 (29.888922, -82.331397). It is 17 miles (27 km) west of Starke, the county seat. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.54 square miles (1.4 km2), all land. As of the census of 2000, there were 352 people, 123 households, and 93 families residing in the town.