Question

Schist is a metamorphic rock characterized by

• A. Glassy texture
• B. Massive structure
• C. Foliated structure
• D. Vesicular texture

Hint:

Common foliated metamorphic rocks: \[ \boxed{ \text{Slate} \rightarrow \text{Phyllite} \rightarrow \text{Schist} \rightarrow \text{Gneiss} } \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Recall the characteristics of schist. Schist is a medium- to coarse-grained metamorphic rock containing platy minerals such as mica.

Step 2: Identify its texture. These minerals are arranged in parallel layers due to metamorphism, producing a \[ \boxed{\text{Foliated structure}.} \] Hence, \[ \boxed{(C)} \] is the correct answer.