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Schist

usgb/ʃɪst/Volume
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Geology TermPlay
Schist is primarily used in geological contexts to describe rock formation. SlideThe geologist explained that schist is created through intense heat and pressure.
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Physical TraitsPlay
Understanding schist involves its physical trait of splitting into layers, a process known as schistosity. SlideThe schist showed pronounced schistosity; it split into thin, flat layers.
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Not Always SlatePlay
Schist is often confused with slate, but they're different; slate splits into hard, thin sheets while schist is more flaky. SlideUnlike the slate used for the roof, the schist crumbled easily into uneven flakes.