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schist

/ʃɪst/

Traduction: Roche métamorphique caractérisée par une structure schisteuse qui permet de la diviser en feuillets ou en plaques parallèles minces.

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C1formalcommonscientific/ʃɪst/

A metamorphic rock characterized by a foliated structure that allows it to be split into thin, parallel layers or sheets.

  • 🇫🇷Roche métamorphique caractérisée par une structure schisteuse qui permet de la diviser en feuillets ou en plaques parallèles minces.
  1. Metamorphic rock C1 formal scientific

    A medium-grade metamorphic rock that can be split into thin, flat layers due to the alignment of platy minerals.

    • The geologist identified the rock as schist due to its foliated texture.
    • Schist is often used as a decorative stone in landscaping.
    • The mountain was composed primarily of mica schist.

    🇫🇷Schiste (roche métamorphique)

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