Schist

usgb/ʃɪst/
noun

A type of rock that easily splits into thin pieces.

The hills were made of layers of schist and quartzite.
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Often appears as...

  • schist rock
  • schist formation

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Geology Term

Schist is primarily used in geological contexts to describe rock formation.

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The geologist explained that schist is created through intense heat and pressure.
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Physical Traits

Understanding schist involves its physical trait of splitting into layers, a process known as schistosity.

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The schist showed pronounced schistosity; it split into thin, flat layers.
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Not Always Slate

Schist is often confused with slate, but they're different; slate splits into hard, thin sheets while schist is more flaky.

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Unlike the slate used for the roof, the schist crumbled easily into uneven flakes.
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