phyllite
phyllite
Definition
phyl·lite (fil′īt′)
noun
a type of metamorphic rock having tiny mica grains that give it a luster: it is intermediate in crystal development between slate and schist
phyllite
Usage Examples
Noun used with modifier
- quartz: Quartz phyllite can also occur in these sizes, and phyllite flakes may range up to 7mm in size.
Browse dictionary entries near phyllite
- Phyllis
- -phyll
- phyll-
- phyletic
- phyle
- phylae
- phylactery
- phylacteries
- phyla
- phyl-
- phyllo
- phyllo-
- phylloclad
- phylloclade
- phyllode
- phyllodial
- phylloid
- phyllome
- phyllomic
- phyllophagous
