Schist Collection (#3)

Amazing Sedona Night Sky by Moonlight
During a near fullmoon, the landscape of Sedona Arizona glows under the stars of night. A long exposure created the ethereal mood, a view which can u2019t be seen with the naked eye

Schist
A garnet schist from Moidart, Scotland. This specimen is a medium-grained metamorphic rock

Vishnu 800s Nepal style Changu Narayan 9th century
Vishnu, 800s. Nepal, style of Changu Narayan, 9th century. Schist; overall: 43.8 cm (17 1/4 in.)

Bracket Two Musicians 100s Pakistan Gandhara
Bracket with Two Musicians, 100s. Pakistan, Gandhara, probably Butkara in Swat, Kushan Period (1st century-320). Schist; overall: 37.5 cm (14 3/4 in.)

Bodhisattva late 100s Pakistan Gandhara Kushan period
Bodhisattva, late 100s. Pakistan, Gandhara, Kushan period (c. 80-375). Schist; overall: 132.4 cm (52 1/8 in.)

Scenes Life Buddha 100s Pakistan Gandhara Kushan Period
Scenes from the Life of Buddha, 100s. Pakistan, Gandhara, Kushan Period (1st century-320). Schist; overall: 68 x 41.3 cm (26 3/4 x 16 1/4 in.)

Shale (right) and garnet-mica-schist (left)
Shale is sedimentary and garnet-mica-schist is metamorphoc in origin. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Staurolite crystals in mica schist groundmass, close-up

India, Ladakh, Lamayuru. Lamayuru Monastery, remote and isolated, hemmed in by dramatic snow covered mountains

Saudi Arabia, Asir, Al-Alkhalaf. The village of Al-Alkhalaf is among the finest examples of the regions traditional forms of architecture (sometimes called raqaf)

Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya, 3rd-4th cent. Found in the Collection of Lahore Museum

Perched Rock, Mica Schist Resting on Quartz - a view of a perched rock on top of another one with a lady to the left for scale. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s

Reliquary ca 2nd-3rd century Pakistan ancient region
Artokoloro

Reliquary ca 1st-3rd century Pakistan ancient region
Artokoloro

Frigidarium of the Baths of the Caracalla at Rome
Illustration of a Frigidarium of the Baths of the Caracalla at Rome

Marble bathroom
Illustration of a Marble bathroom

Sol baths in Donaueschingen
Illustration of a sol baths in Donaueschingen

Elegant bathroom
Antique elegant bathroom furnishings

Moonlight over a Sedona landscape
Moonlight bathing over the Sedona Arizona landscape. Stars above the sand stone hills in the distance

Sedona by Moonlight
During a near fullmoon, the landscape of Sedona Arizona glows under the stars of night. A long exposure created the ethereal mood, a view which can u2019t be seen with the naked eye

Illustration of mica schist

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Schist metamorphic rock Maryland, USA Date:

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Garnet Schist Colorado, USA Date:

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Quartz Schist Dawson City, Yukon, Canada Date:

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Mica Schist Nevada, USA Date:

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Mica Schist Ketchikan, Alaska Date:

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Staurolite Garnet Schist Keystone, South Dakota, USA Date:

Strata of red sandstone, slightly inclined, resting on vertical schist, at Siccar Point, Berwickshire, illustrating nonconformable strata, and so long geological time scale

Phlogopite in mica schist groundmass

Italy, Turin, Portrait of royal figure with Nemes headdress, Green-grey schist Egyptian art, 4th century B.C. Hellenistic period, Reign of Ptolemy II, Museo Egizio (Egyptian Museum)

Schist statue of Thutmose III, from the Temple of Amon at Karnak
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Schist statue of Thutmose III (1490-1436 b.C.). From the Temple of Amon at Karnak

Schist statue depicting Menkaure and wife Khamerernebty II
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom Dynasty IV. Schist statue depicting Menkaure and his wife Khamerernebty II

Schist head of Userkaf, from Abusir, Solar temple of Userkaf
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom, 5th Dynasty, Kingdom of Userkaf. Schist head of Userkaf, height 45 cm. From Abusir, Solar temple of Userkaf

Schist palette in shape of animal
Egyptian civilization, Predynastic Period, Naqada culture. Schist palette in the shape of an animal

Schist statue of goddess Tueris, from chapel of Osiris Nebdjet at Karnak
Egyptian civilization, Late Period, Dynasty XXVI. Schist statue of the goddess Tueris, from the chapel of Osiris Nebdjet at Karnak. H. 96 cm

Tourmaline cut stones see 666
A group of tourmaline cut stones. Tourmaline is the name given to a group of eleven minerals which all have a general chemical formula

Garnetiferous schist
Schist is a metamorphic rock, and this specimen show large formations of the gemstone garnet

Common rock types
A collection of common rock types - left to right - Igneous (granite), sedimentary (sandstone) and metamorphic (schist)

Rock engraving of reindeer, artwork
Rock engraving of reindeer. Artwork of a prehistoric engraving found on a piece of schist rock. It is thought to be from the Abri de Laugerie Bas

New Zealand - Butchers Dam in Flat Top Conservation Area near Alexanda New Zealand
MAB-594 New Zealand - Butchers Dam in Flat Top Conservation Area near Alexanda New Zealand. The Dam and its outlet tunnel (728 metres through solid schist rock)

New Zealand - Schist rock outcrops in Flat Top Conservation Area near Alexanda New Zealand
MAB-593 New Zealand - Schist rock outcrops in Flat Top Conservation Area near Alexanda New Zealand The Dam and its outlet tunnel (728 metres through solid schist rock)

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Schist, a metamorphic rock found in various parts of the world, holds a rich history and diverse cultural significance. In Sedona, Arizona, under the enchanting moonlight, Schist statues like that of Ramses IV from 1165 B. C. Stand as testaments to ancient civilizations' artistry and craftsmanship. The captivating Sedona night sky illuminated by moonlight adds an ethereal touch to this already mesmerizing landscape. Pre-Cambrian age chlorite schist reveals its unique beauty through crenulation cleavage developed over time. Llyn showcases this metamorphic rock's stunning features with pride. Portugal boasts traditional schist houses in Alvao Nature Park and Ermelo village within Tras os Montes region. Piodao stands out as an old traditional village where every house is built using schist stones, showcasing Portugal's architectural heritage. Beyond Portugal's borders lies Zamora in Spain, where dry stone walls made add character to Alcanices. This durable material not only withstands the test of time but also enhances the visual appeal of these structures. Mica schist presents itself as another variant worth mentioning due to its shimmering appearance caused by mica minerals embedded within it. Intriguingly enough, even ancient sculptures find their form in schist rocks such as the cosmic form of Shiva (Sadashiva) from the Pala period around the 11th century or depictions of God Vishnu accompanied by Goddesses Lakshmi and Sarasvati from the same era. These masterpieces showcase how artists utilized this versatile rock for artistic expression throughout history. Lastly, a goddess enthroned on a lion lustrated by elephants exemplifies yet another creation carved into this remarkable stone during the 7th or 8th century—an embodiment of abundance and grace sculpted onto enduring schist surfaces by unknown artisans who left behind timeless marvels.