Schist

GPTKB entity

Statements (46)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Metamorphic rock
gptkbp:associatedWith Regional metamorphism
gptkbp:challenges 3 to 4 on Mohs scale
gptkbp:characterizedBy Foliation
gptkbp:colors Black
Brown
Gray
Green
gptkbp:contains gptkb:Feldspar
Quartz
Mica
gptkbp:distribution 2.5 to 3.0 g/cm³
gptkbp:examples Biotite_schist
Chlorite_schist
Gneiss_schist
Muscovite_schist
gptkbp:formed Mudstone
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures Varies widely
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Schist
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:Sillimanite
gptkb:Kyanite
Garnet
Staurolite
gptkbp:isAssociatedWith Mountain building
Tectonic activity
gptkbp:isFoundIn gptkb:Asia
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:North_America
gptkb:South_America
Africa
Europe
gptkbp:isPartOf Metamorphic rock cycle
gptkbp:isStudiedIn Geology
Mineralogy
Petrology
gptkbp:isUsedIn Flooring
Decorative stone
Countertops
gptkbp:locatedIn Mountain ranges
Continental_crust
gptkbp:mayHave Granite
Volcanic rock
Sedimentary rock
gptkbp:texture Coarse-grained
gptkbp:usedIn Construction
Landscaping