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Slate has been quarried and split to make roofing slates for centuries. It splits easily (after a bit of practise) and is very durable.
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Which type of rock can most easily be split into thin sheets?
the metamorphic rock that is easily split is...A Mica, A Pumice and A Sulfur
What is the texture of slate?
Slate is a hard, dark grey rock which splits into thin sheets (along a pronounced and dominant cleavage), which makes it very suitable for roofing material.
Is Slate is metamorphic?
yes, slate is metamorphic rock
What is slate formed by?
Slate is formed out of a sedimentary rock called Shale. It is a foliated metamorphic rock.
Is slate rock attracted to magnet?
will slate conduct eletricity
Which rock splits easily into thin sheets?
Shale and slate can be cleaved into thin sheets of rock.
Which type of rock can most easily be split into thin sheets?
the metamorphic rock that is easily split is...A Mica, A Pumice and A Sulfur
What rock splits into sheets when broken?
slate
What kind of metamorphic rock splits into sheets when broken?
foliated
What rock can be easily be broken into sharp thin strips?
Slate.
What kind of solid tends to break along straight lines?
Slate splits into sheets and is used on roofs.
What is An fact about shale?
It is a sedimentary rock that easily splits into layers. It is also the parent rock of Slate.
What rock is very hard grey rock that is easily split into layers with Sharpe ends?
Slate.
Can slate be worn away easily?
As slate is a metamorphic rock, it can't be worn easily. I t would be harder to wear than igneous or sedimentary rocks.
What is the texture of slate?
Slate is a hard, dark grey rock which splits into thin sheets (along a pronounced and dominant cleavage), which makes it very suitable for roofing material.
The splitting of slate into layers illustrates its?
Slate is a fine-grained gray, green, or blue metamorphic rock that is easily flattened. The splitting of slate into flat layers illustrates its foliation.
How is slate formed how is it used?
Slate is formed by heat and pressure on shale or mud stone. It splits into perfectly cleaved, broad thin sheets. It is a sedimentary rock made of volcanic ash.
