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Noun: phyllite  'fi,lIt
  1. A metamorphic rock intermediate between slate and mica schist, characterized by a silky sheen and well-developed foliation
    "Phyllite is often used as a decorative building stone due to its attractive lustrous appearance"

Derived forms: phyllites

Encyclopedia: Phyllite