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Schist has A LOT of mica in it
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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 mica schist?
Mica schist is a metamorphic rock with a predominance of micaceous minerals.
What is Mica Schist and Phyllites Protolith?
Shale.
Which mineral is responsible for the strong foliation in a schist?
quartz or mica
What minerals are found in micaceous schist soil?
The most commonly found minerals in micaceous schist soil are quartz and mica, but mostly the latter.
How is garnet mica formed?
A Mica Garnet schist is a metamorphic rock formed from a shale or a granitic mother rock when this is squashed and heated at death in the crust.
How is garnet is formed?
A Mica Garnet schist is a metamorphic rock formed from a shale or a granitic mother rock when this is squashed and heated at death in the crust.
Which metamorphic rocks are likely to contain garnet?
yes it is many people think it is an igneous rock because it is red
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.
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 mica schist?
Mica schist is a metamorphic rock with a predominance of micaceous minerals.
What rock is formed when mica is metamorphosed?
Mica is formed by chemicals combining their industrial forces with fresh water and turning into thin breakable sheet rock.
What do you use Mica Schist for?
For construction
Does mica schist contain silica?
Yes. Mica minerals are silicates.
What does schist look like?
Sheen, usually attributable to mica crystals. --------------------------------------------- There is a bit more to it than this (although the above is true). The individual mineral grains in a schist are drawn out into flaky scales by heat and pressure and can be seen by the naked eye. Schist is therefore characteristically foliated, meaning the individual mineral grains split off easily into flakes or slabs. Indeed, the word schist is derived from the Greek word meaning "to split", which is a reference to the ease with which schists can be split along the plane in which the platy minerals lie.
What is Mica Schist and Phyllites Protolith?
Shale.
Is mica schist foliated or nonfoliated?
foliated
