Schist
Schist is a metamorphic rock form characterized by strong foliation so that it is readily split into thin flakes or slabs.
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| Schist | Foliated | Shale, granitic and volcanic rocks | Coarse-grained micaceous minerals |
This example of schist is from Warm Springs, where a stressed formation produces it along with quartzite and gneiss, two other metamorphic rocks. The formation produces a large warm spring.
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