Metamorphic rock with large grains typically visible to the naked eye, and generally easy to break into flakes or sheets. Schist rocks vary widely in composition and colour, but are usually somewhat lustrous due to the presence of the mineral mica.
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The fruit of the black myrobalan plant (Terminalia Chebula), it is used to make a natural dye for textiles such…
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Mohair
Fibre derived from the hair of Angora goats, it is used to make mohair yarn and fabric. It is known…
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ground glass
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developer
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stop bath
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