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It is a medium-grade metamorphic rock with a preponderance of the platy mineral graphite.
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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.
Is quartzite foliated?
Yes. That's why it is called schist, every schist if foliated.
When was schist discovered?
in the 50s
What rocks can turn into schist?
Shale
What is the composition of Graphite Schist?
Graphite schist is mainly composed of graphite, but can also contain other minerals, such as pyrite, depending on the sample
What are graphite schist's qualities?
it has a metallic luster usually silver and black :)
What is a Metamorphic rock containing minerals such as talc and mica and quartz or graphite called?
schist
Why are dark minerals denser than white minerals?
That would mean coal is harder than Quartz schist. Granite is harder than graphite. No foundation for this assumption.
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
Where is graphite found in Canada?
Graphite in CanadaThere are 2 types of graphite - natural and synthetic. Natural graphite is black with a sub-metallic lustre, feels greasy and stains the fingers. Graphite is found mainly in METAMORPHIC ROCKS, most frequently in schist and as small crystals in impure marbles in association with other minerals. Timcal Canada Inc, in Lac-des-�les, Quebec, is the only graphite producer in Canada. Other producing countries are Ukraine, Brazil, India, North Korea, Republic of Korea and Mexico.See attached website for more information.
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
Does schist contain diamond?
No, schist is a metamorphic rock type.
What kind of rock is schist rock?
Schist is a metamorphic rock.
