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What is the original name for a slate rock?
The original name for a slate rock is "argillite." It is a fine-grained, foliated metamorphic rock that is commonly used for roofing and flooring due to its durability and water resistance.
What is slate' s original name?
it's original name is schist.
What kind of rock is schist rock?
Schist is a metamorphic rock.
What is the rock category of schist?
A schist is a metamorphic rock.
What rock group does Schist belong in?
A schist rock belongs in the metamorphic rock group.
Would you expect to find a well preserved dinosaur bone in a metamorphic rock like schist.?
No. When a rock is metamorphosed it normally removes all traces of fossils. Schist in particular has been under great pressure, enough to change the minerals in the original 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.
Does schist rock bubble when with hydrochloric acid?
No, schist rock does not bubble when in contact with hydrochloric acid because schist is a metamorphic rock composed of minerals like mica, chlorite, and quartz that do not react with acids to produce gas bubbles. Schist is typically more resistant to chemical weathering compared to other rock types like limestone or marble.
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.
Is schist rock by an active volcano?
Generally not. Schist is a metamorphic rock formed when other rock types are exposed to immense pressure. If schist is found near a volcano, it is only by coincidence.
What is the rock name of Metamorphic rock?
There are lots of types of metamorphic rock, some examples are:-MarbleSlateschistgneiss
