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Schist

Detailed Description

Schist is a metamorphic rock that shows visible flat grains that lie like sheets on top of each other. It is mostly made of long and flat minerals like mica, that sparkle in light. Schist is often finely mixed with quartz and other minerals.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.

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