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What is the origin of a gneiss rock?
Gneiss is a metamorphic rock and its parent rock (protolith) could be a granite or schist.
What is the original name of a schist rock?
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What is slate' s original name?
it's original name is schist.
Why metamorphic is an appropriate name for slate and schist?
The term "metamorphic" refers to rocks that have undergone transformation due to heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids. Slate and schist are both classified as metamorphic rocks because they originate from the alteration of sedimentary rocks—slate from shale and schist from various parent rocks, often including schistosity. This transformation results in distinct mineral alignments and textures, giving them unique physical properties. Thus, the name "metamorphic" aptly describes their origin and the processes they have undergone.
Name three metamorphic rocks?
gneiss, schist, slate
Is schist the same as mica schist?
No, schist is a metamorphic rock type characterized by strong foliation, while mica schist is a specific type of schist that contains a high proportion of mica minerals like muscovite or biotite. Mica schist has a distinct shiny appearance due to the abundance of mica minerals.
What is after phyllite and before gneiss?
schist
What is the rock category of schist?
A schist is a metamorphic rock.
What weathers schist?
Water and wind are the primary weathering forces. There can also be some erosion by rock-to-rock contact, knocking pieces of the schist apart (can't remember the name for this process.
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.
Is a schist rock a crystal?
No Schist is not a crystal, but it is composed of minerals.
