Phyllite (metamorphic rock)

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Metamorphic rock phyllite is created from slate. Further metamorphism gives preferred orientation to mica flakes which give characteristic sheen to the cleavage surfaces of phyllite. Width of sample 14 cm.

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Location: Ulvenvatnet, Norway
Photo credit: © Siim Sepp / Alamy / Afripics
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Keywords: arc, argillite, bergen, claystone, cleavage, crenulated, facies, fissility, foliated, foliation, graphite, luster, lustre, metamorphic, metamorphism, mudstone, nica, norway, pelite, phyllite, protolith, rock, sample, schist, schistosity, shale, sheen, slab, slate, stone