Slate

Slate

Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism.

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slate

Architecture; Architecture contemporaine

Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional ...

slate

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A metamorphic rock made from shale that is put under great pressure under ground is called slate.

slate

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A metamorphosed shale that breaks along flat planes.

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A fine grained metamorphic rock with well developed bedding planes derived from the slight recrystrallization of shale.

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Fine-grained metamorphic rock formed by "baking" and recrystallizing shale or mudstone and which splits easily along flat, parallel planes.

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