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'''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. | [[File:Slate.jpg|250px|thumb|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. | ||
It is the finest grained foliated metamorphic rock. Foliation may not correspond to the original sedimentary layering, but instead is in planes perpendicular to the direction of metamorphic compression. | |||
It is the | A very strong foliation is called "slaty cleavage". It is caused by strong compression causing fine grained clay flakes to regrow in planes perpendicular to the compression. | ||
When expertly "cut" by striking parallel to the foliation, with a specialized tool in the quarry, many slates will form smooth flat sheets of stone which have long been used for roofing, floor tiles, and other purposes. | |||
Slate is frequently grey in color, especially when seen, en masse, covering roofs. | |||
== In the News == | |||
Slate is | <gallery> | ||
File:Waking the Slate.jpg|link=The Waking of the Slate|[[The Waking of the Slate]] is louder than ever. | |||
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== Fiction cross-reference == | == Fiction cross-reference == | ||
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* [[The Waking of the Slate]] | * [[The Waking of the Slate]] | ||
== External links | == Nonfiction cross-reference == | ||
External links: | |||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slate Slate] @ Wikipedia | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slate Slate] @ Wikipedia | ||
[[Category:Minerals]] | [[Category:Minerals]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:32, 20 April 2018
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.
It is the finest grained foliated metamorphic rock. Foliation may not correspond to the original sedimentary layering, but instead is in planes perpendicular to the direction of metamorphic compression.
A very strong foliation is called "slaty cleavage". It is caused by strong compression causing fine grained clay flakes to regrow in planes perpendicular to the compression.
When expertly "cut" by striking parallel to the foliation, with a specialized tool in the quarry, many slates will form smooth flat sheets of stone which have long been used for roofing, floor tiles, and other purposes.
Slate is frequently grey in color, especially when seen, en masse, covering roofs.
In the News
The Waking of the Slate is louder than ever.
Fiction cross-reference
Nonfiction cross-reference
External links:
- Slate @ Wikipedia