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Alum schist
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What's The Definition Of Alum schist?Synonyms | Synonyms for Alum schist: Related Terms | Find terms related to Alum schist: See Also | Alum schist In Webster's Dictionary \Al"um schist"\, Alum shale \Al"um shale"\, (Min.)
A variety of shale or clay slate, containing iron pyrites,
the decomposition of which leads to the formation of alum,
which often effloresces on the rock.
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