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Schistosity refers to a particular rock texture found in certain metamorphic rocks, that is a reaction to increases in directionally applied stress and temperature. Schistosity is present where the texture of the rock exhibits a platy, layered appearance, with visible crystals of micas and other minerals, oriented in the same direction. The mineral crystals have become aligned perpendicularly to the direction of the applied stress.
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If a metamorphic rock has grains arranged in parallel layers or bands what is the rock probably displaying?
Generically it is displaying a metamorphic fabric, specifically a schistosity. If the fabric is well developed it could also be displaying planes of cleavage.
Where does a schist rock form?
SchistMedium- to coarse-grained, mica-bearing metamorphic rock with well-developed foliation (layered structure) termed schistosity. Schist is derived primarily from fine-grained, mica-bearing rocks such as shales and slates. The schistosity is formed by rotation, recrystallization, and new growth of mica; it is deformational in origin. The planar to wavy foliation is defined by the strong preferred orientation of platy minerals, primarily muscovite, biotite, and chlorite. The relatively large grain size of these minerals (up to centimeters) produces the characteristic strong reflection when light shines on the rock.For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below.
What type of rock forms when molten rock cools?
Rock that forms from molten rock that cools and solidifies is called igneous rock.
Is a mushroom rock a sedimentary rock?
a mushroom rock is not a sedimentary rock.
Why is earth a rock?
Earth is not a rock, it is a planet. If anything rock is earth but earth is not rock.
What does schistosity tell geologists?
Schistosity tells about the transportation, deposition and compaction of sediments in terms of shape, size etc
If a metamorphic rock has grains arranged in parallel layers or bands what is the rock probably displaying?
Generically it is displaying a metamorphic fabric, specifically a schistosity. If the fabric is well developed it could also be displaying planes of cleavage.
What is surface of a break in a section of rocks?
This could be a beading plane, a plane of cleavage or schistosity, or a fault plane.
Where does a schist rock form?
SchistMedium- to coarse-grained, mica-bearing metamorphic rock with well-developed foliation (layered structure) termed schistosity. Schist is derived primarily from fine-grained, mica-bearing rocks such as shales and slates. The schistosity is formed by rotation, recrystallization, and new growth of mica; it is deformational in origin. The planar to wavy foliation is defined by the strong preferred orientation of platy minerals, primarily muscovite, biotite, and chlorite. The relatively large grain size of these minerals (up to centimeters) produces the characteristic strong reflection when light shines on the rock.For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below.
Are the specials a 2-tone ska band?
No they're a rock band. They sound like this ROCK ROCK ROCK ROCK ROCK ROCK ROCK ROCK!
How many rock types music are there?
there are loads of kinds of rock music: blues rock, classic rock, grunge rock, goth rock, pop rock, surf rock Search for rock music in wikipedia
What are some phrases with the word rock in them?
Don't rock the boat.hard as a rockdumb as a box of rockssex, drugs and rock and rollYou rock!rock my worldrock around the clocksolid as a rockpet rock
Does Kid Rock do country or rock?
He does Rock & Country Rock!
What type of rock forms when molten rock cools?
Rock that forms from molten rock that cools and solidifies is called igneous rock.
Is a mushroom rock a sedimentary rock?
a mushroom rock is not a sedimentary rock.
is mushroom rock a sedimentary rock?
a mushroom rock is not a sedimentary rock.
What type of rock is a pumice rock?
an igneous rock.
