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How do you break?
Schist is a type of rock. You can break it with a hammer. Schist is a one syllable word which doesn't get split up.
How does schist become sand?
Weathering like wind, water, or plants break down the rock turning it to sand!
Is schist the same as mica schist?
No, schist is a metamorphic rock type characterized by strong foliation, while mica schist is a specific type of schist that contains a high proportion of mica minerals like muscovite or biotite. Mica schist has a distinct shiny appearance due to the abundance of mica minerals.
What is after phyllite and before gneiss?
schist
What is the rock category of schist?
A schist is a metamorphic rock.
What country is schist found in?
Schist is a metamorphic rock found deep underground but I don't know where some schist
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.
What kind of rock is schist rock?
Schist is a metamorphic rock.
Who discovered schist?
Schist is a type of metamorphic rock that has been known since ancient times, and its discovery cannot be attributed to a single individual. Instead, it was recognized and described by various geologists over the centuries as part of the study of metamorphic processes. The term "schist" itself comes from the Greek word "schistos," meaning "split," which reflects its characteristic tendency to break along foliation planes. The understanding of schist evolved with advances in geology, particularly in the 19th century.
Is mica garnet and chloride in schist?
Mica and garnet are commonly found in schist. Chloride is not typically found in schist; rather, it is often associated with evaporites or in hydrothermal systems.
What type of rocks Schist?
Schist is a high-grade metamorphic rock.
