Schist
Schist is a rock. It has a Mohs hardness of 2 to 4 on Mohs scale and schistose, may appear shiny due to mica content luster.
Schist properties
| Type | Rock |
|---|---|
| Mohs hardness | 2 to 4 on Mohs scale |
| Luster | Schistose, may appear shiny due to mica content |
| Typical colors | Typically gray, green, or brown, can contain various colored minerals |
| Formation | Metamorphic rock formed from the alteration of shale or other sedimentary rock under heat and pressure |
| Rarity | 5 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 2–4 — soft
1 · Talc5 · Apatite10 · Diamond
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