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What properties of slate do you think would make it useful as a lining for fireplaces?
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∙ 10y ago
Because it contains marble....................I think?
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What is the chemical formula for slate?
There is no specific or universal chemical formula for slate, because slate is formed up of various amounts of varying types of rock such as:QuartzMuscoviteIlliteBiotiteChloriteHematitePyriteApatiteGraphiteKaolinMagnetiteTourmalineZirconFeldsparIn some locations, such as the mountains of Wales, slate also contains iron.Because of the range of diversity of which slate is formed from - there is no universally accurate formula for slate in general.
Is slate grey the same as graphite grey color?
Slate varies in color, but gray is one of the more common colors. Graphite can easily be distinguished from slate by its color. Slate has a dull luster while graphite appears metallic.
Can you use bleach to clean slate?
It is not recommended to use bleach to clean slate. Especially if you have colored grout because the bleach will cause discoloration.
What is a mineral with smooth flat sheets?
Slate.
Why is slate used as chalkboards?
Slate's slightly coarse texture allows bits of chalk to 'stick' to board. Its foliation (process of splitting into thin sheets) allows it to be broken or cut easily into pieces ranging from a small student chalkboard - or as big as a giant chalkboard for the teacher to write on. Slate is also very durable, although now slate chalkboards are being overtaken by 'white boards' and SmartBoards.
What are two useful metamorphic rock?
Marble and slate
Where can I buy a slate fireplace online?
There are not many retailers for slate fireplace, most give intruction how to assemble or they sale slate to be applied. One website that may be helpful with different style fireplaces and the websites that offer them is http://www.slate-stone.com/slate-fireplaces.html .
What are most useful metamorphic rocks?
slate and marble
What are the two most useful metamorphic rock?
slate and marble
What are two most useful metamorphic rocks?
slate and marble
What is the purpose of the slate rock?
Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic of silt. It is able to be cleaved into sheets which can be used as roofing slates, or left thicker to form hard wearing paths, in house building, ornamental fireplaces, and so on.
What is the properties of slate?
It's chief property is that it is (easily) split into thin sheets.
Would solid rock make a good mantle?
Yes. My fireplace is slate, and as far as i know, pretty much all mantles for fireplaces are stone. If they were wooden, wouldn't that kind of be... dangerous?
Can you use muratic acid to clean slate?
You may use muriatic acid to clean tile or slate floors if you encounter stains on them. It will need to be diluted in order to be useful.
what rock might be more useful for caving chess pieces slate or marble?
Marble would be the most durable and beautiful but more difficult to carve than slate due to it's hardness .
What are the uses of slate?
Slate has been mined for generations. It is good for paving, tiling, making slate chalk boards, making fire places, etc etc. In Llanberis, Wales there is a Slate Museum. If you want to know more about slate and what it does Google the Slate Museum and they'll tell you all you want/need to know
Why is slate useful for writing on?
n the 19th century, writing slates were made of slate, which is more durable than paper and was cheap at the time when paper was expensive. It was used to allow children to practice writing. Thin slabs of slate, typically three inches by five (roughly 9 × 12 cm), were also bound into "slate books" for adult use in workplaces.
