Richly-developed Schist
A closeup of the quartz-albite-muscovite schist that composes much of Mount Mansfield's crest. The foliation pattern arising from heat, pressure, and recrystallization are very well-developed.
This image is from the presentation "Forehead-Chin Loop - Mt Mansfield Ridge".

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