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Quartz-mica schist

A rock subtype
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Quartz-mica schist

Liskifer schist quarry, Lierne, Trøndelag, Norway
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Quartz-mica schist, etc.

Viki, Lom, Innlandet, Norway
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Quartz-mica schist, etc.

Viki, Lom, Innlandet, Norway
09168100017272033555843.jpg
Quartz-mica schist

Liskifer schist quarry, Lierne, Trøndelag, Norway
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Quartz-mica schist, etc.

Viki, Lom, Innlandet, Norway
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Quartz-mica schist, etc.

Viki, Lom, Innlandet, Norway
09168100017272033555843.jpg
Quartz-mica schist

Liskifer schist quarry, Lierne, Trøndelag, Norway
08606620017272252248554.jpg
Quartz-mica schist, etc.

Viki, Lom, Innlandet, Norway
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About Quartz-mica schistHide

A schistose metamorphic rock with quartz and mica as the only major (>5%) constituents.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
48647
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:48647:3

Classification of Quartz-mica schistHide

Sub-divisions of Quartz-mica schistHide

Mineralogy of Quartz-mica schistHide

Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
MicaA petrological term for Mica Group.
Silica > QuartzSiO2

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
2 photos of Quartz-mica schist associated with SchorlNaFe2+3Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH)
2 photos of Quartz-mica schist associated with Thulite{Ca2}{Al,Mn3+3}(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH)

Internet Links for Quartz-mica schistHide

References for Quartz-mica schistHide

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