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schist
/ʃɪst/
noun
łupek krystaliczny
Also
schist(m)
Definition
A medium-grade metamorphic rock with a strong foliation (parallel arrangement of mineral grains), allowing it to be split into thin layers.
Examples
The mountains in this region are primarily composed of schist and gneiss.
Góry w tym regionie składają się głównie z łupka krystalicznego i gnejsu.
Schist is known for its distinctive layered appearance and often contains mica.
Schist jest znany ze swojego charakterystycznego warstwowego wyglądu i często zawiera mikę.
Synonyms
metamorphic rock
Collocations
mica schistschist rockschist formation
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