Object ID:
1917.8.5
Collection:
Natural History-Ladies of New London
Object Name:
Schist
Dimensions:
H-2.1 W-2.4 L-4 cm
Description:
Regional metamorphic rock
Uneven granular, medium grained with prominent parallel mineral orientation. Prominent schistose foliation produced by plane-parallel alignment of crystalline minerals. Foliation is irregular and wavy. Color is silvery white with shades of gray and garnet crystal inclusions.
Uneven granular, medium grained with prominent parallel mineral orientation. Prominent schistose foliation produced by plane-parallel alignment of crystalline minerals. Foliation is irregular and wavy. Color is silvery white with shades of gray and garnet crystal inclusions.
Other Name:
Garnetiferous Mica Schist
Rock Type:
Metamorphic
Found:
Southbury, Connecticut
Luster:
Metallic
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