Mica Schist Folds
by Alfred Pasieka/science Photo Library
Title
Mica Schist Folds
Artist
Alfred Pasieka/science Photo Library
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Mica schist folds. Polarised light micrograph of folds in a micaceous (mica-containing) schist. Mica schists are common metamorphic rocks that can be recognised by their schistosity (fine planar alignment of minerals) and the presence of micas. This example shows strong folding of alternating bands of quartz and muscovite. Horizontal object size of this section: 3.0mm
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September 26th, 2018
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