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Which mineral is responsible for the strong foliation in a schist?
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quartz or mica
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Is a strong parallel alignment of different mineral bands in a metamorphic rock?
Foliation
What are the minerals in schist?
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.
Having a weakness along a specific plane will allow a mineral to?
cleave
How a mineral can be easily scratched?
It depends on how soft the mineral is. For example, Talc is the softest mineral. You can scratch it with just a fingernail. but on the other hand, Diamond, the hardest mineral can only be scratched with another Diamond. So as long as you are not trying to scratch a diamond (it would be 50/ 50 change of scratching if use another diamond), use a diamond. NOTE: how easy it is to scratch a mineral has nothing to do with how easy it is to break a mineral. Example diamond is the hardest mineral but can be chipped or broken by a good strong hammer stroke.
What is used to find the streak of a mineral?
The streak of a mineral refers to the color left on a streak plate after rubbing a mineral across its surface. A streak plate can be as simple as the unglazed side of a porcelain tile. The streak is the mineral in a powdered form from abrasion with the hard, slightly textured surface of the unglazed porcelain streak plate. The streak color may differ from the color observed in a specimen. The streak is used as an aid in the identification of minerals.
Is a strong parallel alignment of different mineral bands in a metamorphic rock?
Foliation
What is schist made of?
Strong metals and jewelry.
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 are the minerals in schist?
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.
Why are mineral acids strong acids?
Not all mineral acids are strong acids.
Are mineral acids weak?
Mineral acids are strong acids.
What Word is a Mineral or strong pole?
Spar
What mineral in milk keeps are bones strong?
calcium
Which mineral make the bone long and strong?
Viagra.
What is the mineral that makes bones hard and strong?
calcium
Mineral that helps make bones hard and strong?
Calcium
What mineral works with calcium to give you strong bones?
phosphorus
