An argillite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock, sometimes used as a building material.
Argillite is a type of sedimentary rock that is composed mainly of clay minerals. It is commonly gray, black, or brown in color and is valued for its ability to be carved into intricate designs. Argillite is often used by Indigenous artists from the Pacific Northwest for creating art pieces such as totems and masks.
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Argillite is a type of fine-grained sedimentary rock that is typically found in regions where shale deposits have been subjected to high pressure and temperature. It can be found in various geological settings, including mountain ranges, coastal areas, and river valleys. Notable deposits of argillite can be found in places like Alaska, Canada, New Zealand, and Wales.
The address of the Flatwoods Branch is: 1705 Argillite Road, Flatwoods, 41139 1305
Carol Sheehan has written: 'Breathing stone' 'Passion For Golf, A' 'Pipes that won't smoke, coal that won't burn' -- subject(s): Argillite, Exhibitions, Glenbow Museum, Haida sculpture
The original name for a slate rock is "argillite." It is a fine-grained, foliated metamorphic rock that is commonly used for roofing and flooring due to its durability and water resistance.
The National Park Service says that there is quartzite, argillite, limestone, and dolomite. Stromatolites (fossils of blue green algae) are also there. The Mountain Beltway site has some great pictures of the rocks.
Richard A. Eckhart has written: 'Haydite raw material in the Kings River, Sutton, and Lawing areas, Alaska' -- subject(s): Building materials, Shale, Geology, Aggregates (Building materials), Raw materials, Argillite
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 2 words with the pattern A-G-L-I--. That is, nine letter words with 1st letter A and 3rd letter G and 5th letter L and 7th letter I. In alphabetical order, they are: angelfish argillite
Sisvan William Aram Gunn has written: 'A complete guide to the totem poles in Stanley Park, Vancouver, B.C' -- subject(s): Indians of North America, Parks, Totem poles 'Kwakiutl house and totem poles at Alert Bay, B.C' -- subject(s): Kwakiutl Indians, Totem poles 'Haida totems in wood and argillite'
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 9 words with the pattern --GI----E. That is, nine letter words with 3rd letter G and 4th letter I and 9th letter E. In alphabetical order, they are: argillite cogitable engiscope legislate sagittate sigillate vaginulae vigilance vigilante
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 14 words with the pattern A---L-I--. That is, nine letter words with 1st letter A and 5th letter L and 7th letter I. In alphabetical order, they are: absolving abuilding acroleins alkaloids alleluiah alleluias angelfish annulling antalgics anvilling aphyllies appalling appulsive argillite