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Phyllite is a fine grained metamorphic rock. It is formed by shale forming into slate, and slate being put under physical pressure over time.
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Can you describe the 4 rocks formed by metamorphic grade which are Slate Phyllite Schist and Gneiss?
Four rocks formed by metamorphic grade are slate, phyllite, schist and gneiss. Slate and pnyllite are low grade; schist is a medium grade; and gneiss is a high grade rock.
Is phyllite foliated or unfoliated?
Phyllite is foliated.
What is Phyllite used for?
phyllite is used in counter tops
What is the protolith of phyllite?
The parent rock or protolith of phyllite is slate.
What is the difference between slate and phyllite?
The degree of metamorphism. Phyllite is slate further metamorphosed.
What type of rock was the metamorphic rock schist formed from?
Probably the metamorphic rock phyllite.
Can you describe the 4 rocks formed by metamorphic grade which are Slate Phyllite Schist and Gneiss?
Four rocks formed by metamorphic grade are slate, phyllite, schist and gneiss. Slate and pnyllite are low grade; schist is a medium grade; and gneiss is a high grade rock.
Is phyllite nonfoliated?
No. Phyllite is definitely foliated.
Is phyllite a mineral?
Phyllite is a metamorphic rock.
Is phyllite foliated or unfoliated?
Phyllite is foliated.
Is a metamorpic rock formed from shale?
yes, it's slate. it goes from shale to slate to phyllite to mica schist.
What is Phyllite used for?
phyllite is used in counter tops
Is phyllite a mineral or a rock?
Phyllite is a metamorphic rock.
What is the protolith of phyllite?
The parent rock or protolith of phyllite is slate.
Can gneiss metamorphose into phyllite?
No. Phyllite can metamorphose into schist and then into gneiss.
What are ways to get schist?
Schist is a foliated metamorphic rock. It is formed when mudstone, shale, slate, or phyllite are subjected to higher temperature and pressure.
What kind of rock is formed from the metamorphic of shale?
The first metamorphic rock to form from shale is slate. With further metamorphosis you get phyllite, then schist, then gneiss.
