0
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.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoThe Schist rock is a metaphoric rock. They have shiny flat sheets of this silicate and small garnet crystals. In the right conditions, these garnet crystals may grow to the size of softballs.
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoSchist will appear platy in texture, and may sparkle for the mica crystals which have aligned in a parallel direction. Garnet crystals may be present.
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoSchist has a foliated schistose texture.
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoSchist has a coarse texture.
Wiki User
∙ 15y ago#
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is schist rock used for?
When we talk about schist, we are talking about a very large group of geologic material. It's like asking what the uses of vehicles are. Cars, trucks, planes, boats and even snowmobiles are vehicles, just to name a few. Shist, like vehicles, comes in a variety of "flavors" and has a lot of uses. Let's look at some schists and how we utilize them.
What does diffusion look like?
What does diffusion look like? No a picture of what it looks like
What does static electricity look like?
It look like a ball and it has a small ball inside
Why might you look like your grandfather?
You may look like your grandfather for many different reasons. You may look like your grandfather because you have some of the same genes as him. Hope this helps!
What do oysters look like?
they look base ish gray
What is the difference between schist and phyllite?
Texture and metamorphic grade. Schist has visible crystals, while phyllite has crystals too small to be seen with the eye or barely seen. This is a result of schist having higher grade metamorphism.
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 after phyllite and before gneiss?
schist
What is the rock category of schist?
A schist is a metamorphic rock.
Does schist rock bubble when with hydrochloric acid?
No, schist rock does not bubble when it is placed in hydrochloric acid. Schist rock does not react with any acid.
What country is schist found in?
Schist is a metamorphic rock found deep underground but I don't know where some schist
How do you break schist?
Schist is a type of metamorphic rock that tends to break along foliations or cleavage planes due to the alignment of minerals during its formation. To break schist, you can use geological tools like a rock hammer or chisel to apply force along these planes to split the rock. It is important to wear proper safety gear like goggles and gloves when breaking rocks.
Does schist contain diamond?
No, schist is a metamorphic rock type.
What kind of rock is schist rock?
Schist is a metamorphic rock.
Is mica garnet and chloride in schist?
Schist has A LOT of mica in it
Is a schist rock a crystal?
No Schist is not a crystal, but it is composed of minerals.
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.
