schistosity
/ʃɪˈstɑsəti/
noun
- The property of a rock that allows it to split easily into thin, parallel layers, typical of schist.
- The schistosity of the rock made it ideal for use as roofing tiles.
- The sample showed strong schistosity, with clear bands of mica and quartz.
- Geologists studied the schistosity to understand how the mountain formed.