What is another word for Schistose?
Pronunciation: [ʃˈɪstə͡ʊz] (IPA) 
Schistose is an adjective that describes a type of rock that is composed of thin, flaky layers. Some synonyms for schistose include foliated, layered, striated, and laminar. Foliated refers to a rock that has distinct layers or layers that can be easily peeled off. Layered also describes a rock composed of several distinct layers. Striated, on the other hand, refers to parallel lines or grooves that can be found on the surface of a rock. Lastly, laminar describes a rock that is composed of thin, parallel sheets or layers that can be easily separated from one another. All of these words convey the same concept as schistose and can be used interchangeably depending on the context.
