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Muscovite schist (3.3 cm across at its widest) Metamorphic rocks result from intense alteration of any previously existing rocks by heat and/or pressure and/or chemical change. This can happen as a result of regional metamorphism (large-scale tectonic events, such as continental collision or subduction), burial metamorphism (super-deep burial), contact metamorphism (by the heat & chemicals from nearby magma or lava), hydrothermal metamorphism (by superheated groundwater), shear metamorphis... Mineral Identification, Rock Identification, Minerals Crystals Stones, Rock Tumbling, Rock Collecting, Minerals Crystals Rocks, Earth And Space Science, Sedimentary Rocks, Metamorphic Rocks
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Muscovite schist

Muscovite schist (3.3 centimeters across at its widest) Metamorphic rocks result from intense alteration of any previously existing rocks by heat and/or pressure and/or chemical change. This can happen as a result of regional metamorphism (large-scale tectonic events, such as continental collision or subduction), burial metamorphism (super-deep burial), contact metamorphism (by the heat & chemicals from nearby magma or lava), hydrothermal metamorphism (by superheated groundwater), shear…

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Garnet schist Schist Rock, Chemical Change, Impact Event, Metamorphic Rocks, Geology Rocks, Garnet Crystal, Pretty Rocks, Natural Rock, Rock Collection
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Metamorphic rocks result from intense alteration of any previously existing rocks by heat and/or pressure and/or chemical change. This can happen as a result of regional metamorphism (large-scale tectonic events, such as continental collision or subduction), burial metamorphism (super-deep burial), contact metamorphism (by the heat & chemicals from nearby magma or lava), hydrothermal metamorphism (by superheated groundwater), shear metamorphism (in or near a fault zone), or shock…

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Schist: A Guide to the Characteristics and Formations of This Metamorphic Rock - Rock Seeker Tectonic Plate Movement, Plate Movement, Sea Floor, Rock Types, Metamorphic Rocks, Plate Tectonics, By Plane, Mineral Makeup, Unique Characteristics
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Schist: A Guide to the Characteristics and Formations of This Metamorphic Rock

Learn about the unique characteristics and formations of schist, a metamorphic rock known for its flaky layers and diverse mineral makeup. From its silvery mica to its various shades of green, brown, and black, schist is a visually striking rock with a rich geological history.

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