schist
/ʃɪst/
noun
- A type of metamorphic rock that splits easily into thin, flat layers, often containing shiny minerals like mica.
- Geologists found a large deposit of schist in the mountain range.
- The hiking trail was covered with fragments of schist that glittered in the sunlight.
- The old building's foundation was made of local schist, giving it a layered, rustic look.