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The answer is Slate. It is similar to Shale. It is still used but much less than 80 years ago.
Slate is used in upscale roofing applications.
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∙ 9y agoSlate is a mineral. It is used for roofs in the UK and Ireland. Mediterranean roofs are often made of clay tiles. In the US, asphalt shingles are common.
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∙ 9y agoSlate is used in some countries to make roofs. Some use thatch. Others use tar or shingles.
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∙ 12y agoA rock called slate.
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∙ 11y agoSlate
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∙ 8y agoSlate.
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What metamorphic rock is used for roofing material?
Slate
Is a foliated metamorphic rock that can be used for flooring roofing or chalkboard?
A foliated metamorphic rock is slate, which is used for roofing and flooring, but chalkboards are made of porcelain enamel (man made)
What is one metamorphic rock that can be made into a chalkboard?
slate, it is also used in roofing
What is the structure of the rock slate?
rock slate is in irregular shape it is gray in color when formed. It is used for many things likein building roofing & floor tiles.
Is slate soft med or hard?
Slate is a very hard but brittle sedimentary rock. It is mainly used as roofing tiles.
What rock is sometimes used as roofing material?
Slate
This rock is sometimes used as roofing material?
granite is your answer
What rock is used for roofing material?
Slate is a common type of rock used for roofing material due to its durability, resistance to weathering, and natural beauty. It is formed from shale or clay deposits that have been subjected to high pressure and heat over time. Slate roofs can last for many decades when properly installed and maintained.
What metamorphic rock is used for roofing material?
Slate
Is limestone sometimes used as roofing material?
It has been, but limestone is prone to weathering, and is easily damaged by air pollution.
What element is used as a roofing material?
LEAD
Can you give us some information on sedimentary rocks and how they are used by humans?
Sedimentary rock: Limestone can be used as a building material, or fired in a kiln to produce powdered lime for scattering on a farmer's field. Sandstone can be used as a building material. Slate can be used as a roofing material and a building material.
What is an old roofing material used in Scotland?
It was a divot.
Is a foliated metamorphic rock that can be used for flooring roofing or chalkboard?
A foliated metamorphic rock is slate, which is used for roofing and flooring, but chalkboards are made of porcelain enamel (man made)
What is an argillite?
An argillite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock, sometimes used as a building material.
Which is the splitting of a mineral along smooth flat surfaces?
Slate is a sedimentary rock that can be split horizontally to produce smooth flat surfaces that is often used as a roofing material.
What is one metamorphic rock that can be made into a chalkboard?
slate, it is also used in roofing
