phyl·lite (f l  t )n. A green, gray, or red metamorphic rock, similar to slate but often having a wavy surface and a distinctive micaceous luster. phyl·lit ic (f-ltk) adj. |
phyllite [ˈfɪlaɪt]
n
(Earth Sciences / Geological Science) a compact lustrous metamorphic rock, rich in mica, derived from a shale or other clay-rich rock
[from phyll(o)- + -ite1]
phyllitic [fɪˈlɪtɪk] adj
| phyllite (flt) A green, gray, or red metamorphic rock, similar to slate but often having a wavy surface and a distinctive luster imparted by the presence of mica. |
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