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.
Sponsored Topics. Drake is a town in McHenry County, North Dakota in the United States. The population was 275 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Minot Micropolitan Statistical Area. Drake was founded in 1902 and named after Herman Drake, a settler.