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What is the origin of shale?

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Shale is a sedimentary rock formed from mud on the bottoms of bodies of water and in floodplains.

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Is Shale an Irish surname?

It is a surname of English origin (Norfolk).


What is the origin of the word shale?

The word "shale" originated from the Old English word "scealu," meaning shell or husk. It is likely derived from the Proto-Germanic word "skalō" which means "to split" or "to divide." Shale refers to a fine-grained sedimentary rock composed of consolidated clay or mud.


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Is shale gas found under the see?

It can be. It is found in a rock type called shale and is produced in the shale form the original bio mater included in the deposition of the shale. If a unit of shale lithology is to be found on the continental shelf strata then it is likely that that shale will contain shale gas and it will be under the sea.


What is metamorphic shale?

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Does shale attracted to magnet?

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Is shale a chemical rock?

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What rock is most likely to be shale?

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Is shale coarse grained?

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What part of speech is shale?

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