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What is after phyllite and before gneiss?
schist
What is the rock category of schist?
A schist is a metamorphic rock.
Where are garnet schist rocks commonly found?
Garnet schist-- as well as mica schist--can be found anywhere where clay rock with some calcite content-- such as siltstone or a mudstone, for example-- can be compressed (via metamorphism) and consequently sqeezed into rock-like layers.
What is schistose foliation?
Having a thin, flaky structure like the rock schist.
Is quartzite foliated?
Yes. That's why it is called schist, every schist if foliated.
Is schist the same as mica schist?
No. Mica schist is a schist with a preponderance of mica minerals. There are also chlorite schists, talc schist, and so on.
What is after phyllite and before gneiss?
schist
What is the rock category of schist?
A schist is a metamorphic rock.
Does schist rock bubble when with hydrochloric acid?
No, schist rock does not bubble when it is placed in hydrochloric acid. Schist rock does not react with any acid.
What country is schist found in?
Schist is a metamorphic rock found deep underground but I don't know where some schist
How do you break schist?
Schist is a type of metamorphic rock that tends to break along foliations or cleavage planes due to the alignment of minerals during its formation. To break schist, you can use geological tools like a rock hammer or chisel to apply force along these planes to split the rock. It is important to wear proper safety gear like goggles and gloves when breaking rocks.
Does schist contain diamond?
No, schist is a metamorphic rock type.
What kind of rock is schist rock?
Schist is a metamorphic rock.
Is mica garnet and chloride in schist?
Schist has A LOT of mica in it
Is a schist rock a crystal?
No Schist is not a crystal, but it is composed of minerals.
Where are garnet schist rocks commonly found?
Garnet schist-- as well as mica schist--can be found anywhere where clay rock with some calcite content-- such as siltstone or a mudstone, for example-- can be compressed (via metamorphism) and consequently sqeezed into rock-like layers.
What is schistose foliation?
Having a thin, flaky structure like the rock schist.
