What are the minerals in schist?

Answer 1

The schists constitute a group of medium-grade metamorphic rocks, chiefly notable for the preponderance of lamellar minerals such as micas, chlorite, talc, hornblende, graphite, and others. Quartz often occurs in drawn-out grains to such an extent that a particular form called quartz schist is produced. By definition, schist contains more than 50% platy and elongated minerals, often finely interleaved with quartz and feldspar.

Answer 2

Schists are usually classified on the basis of their mineralogy, with varietal names that indicate the characteristic mineral present. Talc schist contains abundant talc; it has a greasy feel, a well-developed schistosity, and a grayish-green colour. Mica schist often contains muscovite mica rather than biotite, although both minerals are common. It represents a somewhat higher grade of metamorphism than talc schist and is more coarse-grained; individual flakes of mica can be seen

Answer 3

Common minerals found in schist include mica (such as biotite and muscovite), quartz, feldspar, and amphibole. Depending on the specific composition and metamorphic history, schist can also contain minerals like garnet, staurolite, and chlorite.

Answer 4

Common minerals associated with schist are chlorite, mica, garnet, and talc.

Answer 5

Yes, but not very often as it is not very structurally strong. It is the traditional building material on some Greek islands (like Andros) and in parts of Portugal.

Answer 6

Schistose foliation composed of intermixed quartz, feldspar, and biotite (with some possible amphibole).

Answer 7

Schist is a metamorphic rock.