Schist is the metamorphic equivalent of ________.
A
Granite
B
Basalt
C
Shale
D
Dolerite
Correct Answer: Shale
Schist is the metamorphic equivalent of Shale. Schist is a still higher degree of metamorphism, characterized by coarse grained foliation and/or lineation, with mica crystals large enough to be easily identified with the unaided eye.