Schist

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Summary
Content type
Content type
Image
Collection(s)
Collection(s)
Rocks and Minerals
Resource Type
Resource Type
Still image
Genre
Genre
metamorphic rock
Origin Information
Origin Information
Date Created/Date Issued
2008
Date Modified
2008-08-18
Abstract/Description
Description / Synopsis
Description / Synopsis
Mineralogical Composition: Visible sparkling crystals of platy minerals, bladed crystals, or prismatic crystals; breaks along scaly foliated surfaces Texture (grain size, shape, sorting): Medium to coarse grained; Folitated Metamorphic grade: Intermediate Precursor rock: Mudstone, shale, slate, or phyllite Commercial applications: Construction stone, decorative stone, sources of gemstones
Language
Language
English
Publication Title
Publication Title
AU Digital Library
Related Item
Related Item
Relationship Type
host
Title
AU Digital Library
Local Identifier
Local Identifier
rm0010
Handle
Handle
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Note
Note
Commercial applications: Construction stone, decorative stone, sources of gemstones
Use and Reproduction
Use and Reproduction
Subject to the Copyright Act
Subject Topic
Subject Topic
Minerals
Rocks
Identification photographs
Geology
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