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Schistosity
Title
Schistosity
Subject
Schistosity is a type of foliation (planar fabric) found within metamorphosed rocks. It is produced under moderate metamorphic conditions by the alignment and significant recrystallisation of mineral grains. Recrystallised grains are large enough to be seen with the naked eye.
Collection
Citation
“Schistosity,” 1A Collections, accessed April 9, 2024, https://wserv3.esc.cam.ac.uk/p1acollections/items/show/251.