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SCHIST

Miscellaneous

• Family: None
• Region: None
• Mined At: Unspecified
• Raw Mineral: Yes
• Generic: No

Notes

(Richard Willis)

Metamorphic rock, essentially of mica and quartz, with significant inclusions of feldspar, chlorite, garnet, and tourmaline. Formed by regional metamorphosis of medium to high grade clay and sand rocks. Similar are feldspathic gneiss.

Authors

• Richard Willis (Owner)

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