chiastolite slate en · NOUN
Meanings
- A rock formed by contact metamorphism of carbonaceous shale, characterized by prominent cleavage or schistosity and the presence of conspicuous chiastolite crystals in a fine-grained groundmass.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chiastolite slates | Number=Plur | lexicographic |