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Schist
What is Schist?
Schist is metamorphic rock with well developed foliation. It often contains significant amounts of mica which allow the rock to split into thin pieces. It is a rock of intermediate metamorphic grade between phyllite and gneiss.
| Chlorite Schist: The specimen shown is about two inches (five centimeters) across. |
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| Muscovite Schist: The specimen shown is about two inches (five centimeters) across. |
| Garnet Schist: The specimen shown is about two inches (five centimeters) across. |
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