schilfer

noun
  1. A small, thin piece or flake of something, typically referring to a fragment that has been chipped or peeled off a larger surface. noun
    The old paint on the wall began to come off in schilfers.
    As the tree bark dried, it started to peel away in small schilfers.
  2. A term used in geology to describe a small fragment or flake of rock or mineral. noun
    The geologist collected schilfers from the rock face for further analysis.
    Schilfers of mica can often be found in the soil near granite formations.