"quartz schist" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-quartz schist.ogg Forms: quartz schists [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} quartz schist (countable and uncountable, plural quartz schists)
  1. (geology) A metamorphosed schist composed mostly of quartz with some mica and/or tourmaline. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Geology Translations (geology: type of schist): kvartsiliuske (Finnish)
    Sense id: en-quartz_schist-en-noun-VOPNUFtG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences

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