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Meaning of phyllite
A type of metamorphic rock
Etymology of phyllite
The word "phyllite" comes from the Greek word "phyllon", meaning "leaf", likely due to the rock's foliated structure
The term "phyllite" was first used in the 19th century to describe this type of metamorphic rock
Synonyms
slate
shale
schist
gneiss
marble
limestone
sandstone
granite
basalt
andesite
dacite
rhyolite
obsidian
pumice
tuff
breccia
conglomerate
dolostone
quartzite
phyllonite
metagreywacke
argillite
hornfels
migmatite
eclogite
soapstone
serpentinite
gabbro
norite
anorthosite
diorite
tonalite
trondhjemite
monzonite
syenite
nepheline
pyroxenite
peridotite
dunite
harzburgite
lherzolite
wehrlite
websterite
orthogneiss
paragneiss
quartzschist
mica schist
chlorite schist
talc schist
amphibolite
epidote
jadeite
glaucophane
Definitions
- A type of metamorphic rock that is formed when shale or mudstone is subjected to low-grade metamorphism, characterized by a wavy or crinkled foliation
- * A fine-grained metamorphic rock with a silky sheen, often used as a dimension stone
Usage Examples
- The geologist studied the phyllite outcroppings to understand the region's tectonic history
- * The phyllite was used as a decorative stone in the building's facade
- * The metamorphic rocks in the area included phyllite, schist, and gneiss