schistosity (Meaning)
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schistosity (n.)
The quality or state of being schistose.
Synonyms & Antonyms of schistosity
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schistosity Sentence Examples
- The schistosity of the metamorphic rock allowed it to be easily cleaved into thin, platy sheets.
- The foliated structure of schist is characterized by its prominent schistosity.
- The schistosity planes within the rock provided a natural path for groundwater movement.
- The anisotropy of schist due to its schistosity affects its mechanical properties.
- Metamorphic processes imposed a distinct schistosity upon the original sedimentary rock.
- The high degree of schistosity in the rock enabled it to be used as a roofing material.
- The orientation of schistosity in a geological formation can reveal information about the past tectonic forces that acted on it.
- The schistosity of the rock made it susceptible to weathering and erosion.
- The fine-grained minerals within the rock were aligned along the planes of schistosity.
- The schistosity of the metamorphic rock served as a visual indicator of its geological history.
FAQs About the word schistosity
The quality or state of being schistose.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The schistosity of the metamorphic rock allowed it to be easily cleaved into thin, platy sheets.
The foliated structure of schist is characterized by its prominent schistosity.
The schistosity planes within the rock provided a natural path for groundwater movement.
The anisotropy of schist due to its schistosity affects its mechanical properties.
