Slate was used for countertops, chalkboards, and is still used in roofing and pavers.
Shale is a sedimentaory rock, while Slate is a metamorphic rock. Generally the shale is metamorphosed into slate.
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Victorian slate boards were mostly used by children in schools. Children used slate boards to learn how to write and spell.
A slate is used for comparing children to because it makes them seem blank.
it not a slate is a hand hold chalkboard
Writing on Slate Boards. If you don't know what a Slate Board is, then I suggest you Google it.
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
Slate roofs were once very popular. Turkey calls are made from slate. Sinks have been made with slate. Patios, walkways, stones to sharpen knives, even tabletops have been made from slate. Slate is used in buildings, roofs for example, Slate tiles are often used for interior and exterior flooring, stairs etc, and because it is a good electrical insulator and fireproof, it was used to construct early 20th century electric switchboards and relay controls for large electric motors. Fine slate can also be used as a whetstone to hone knives.
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Slate is a type of rock that is commonly used as a roofing material due to its durability, fire resistance, and natural beauty. Its flat, smooth surface makes it a popular choice for both residential and commercial buildings.
Slate rock is normally used for roof tiles etc.
Slate roofs were once very popular. Turkey calls are made from slate. Sinks have been made with slate. Patios, walkways, stones to sharpen knives, even tabletops have been made from slate. Slate is used in buildings, roofs for example, Slate tiles are often used for interior and exterior flooring, stairs etc, and because it is a good electrical insulator and fireproof, it was used to construct early 20th century electric switchboards and relay controls for large electric motors. Fine slate can also be used as a whetstone to hone knives.