Schist

Our Installed Price range

$50.00 to $140.00 Sq/Ft

Schist is a medium-grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet-like grains in a preferred orientation (nearby grains are roughly parallel). It is defined by having more than 50% platy and elongated minerals, often finely interleaved with quartz and feldspar.

The Good The Not So Good
Strong & durable Some stones can have filler
Not adversely affected by heat Heavy
Excellent as a thawing surface Some varieties can stain
Scratch resistant (Solution): Our Dry-Treat permanent sealer
Natural created beauty Sharp corners can chip
Damage is repairable Can have fissures
Low Maintenance  

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