Garnet schist

About it

Mica schist studded with round red to brown garnet crystals that stand out on split surfaces. Classic localities include Wrangell, Alaska, and Roxbury, Connecticut.

Type

Rock (metamorphic)

Group

Metamorphic (foliated)

Lustre

pearly

Colours

silver, grey, brown, with red garnets

Transparency

opaque

Cleavage and fracture

splits along foliation (schistosity)

Typical values: real specimens vary. For more, see mindat.org.