1. having the structure or texture of schist; characterized by thin layers that can be split apart
Usage: geological term

Examples

• The schistose rock formation was easily identified by its distinctive layered appearance.
• Geologists noted the schistose texture of the metamorphic samples.
• The mountain’s schistose structure made it prone to erosion along the natural splits.
• Students learned to recognize schistose minerals in their geology lab.
• The schistose bedrock created natural terraces on the hillside.
• Mining operations had to account for the schistose nature of the surrounding rock.