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Does Shale absorb water?
Shale is a type of sedimentary rock composed of fine-grained sediment particles, including clay and silt. While shale is porous and can contain water within its pore spaces, it does not absorb water like a sponge. Instead, water can flow through the interconnected pore network in shale.
What causes shale to change into slate?
Shale changes into slate through a process called metamorphism, which involves heat, pressure, and chemical changes. The heat and pressure cause the minerals in the shale to recrystallize into a denser, more compact form, resulting in the fine-grained texture and foliation characteristic of slate. The composition of the original shale, as well as the intensity and duration of the metamorphic conditions, influence the final characteristics of the slate.
Is shale rock high or low density?
Shale rock is generally considered to have a medium to high density, ranging from 2.6 to 2.8 g/cm3. Its density is influenced by the composition and porosity of the rock.
Why does shale usually crumble quite easily?
Shale crumbles easily due to its composition of very fine particles and layers of clay minerals. These layers are weakly bonded, making the rock prone to breaking apart into small fragments when pressure is applied. Additionally, shale is often highly compacted and brittle, making it more susceptible to crumbling.
Highly impermeable layers such as compacted clay or shale are known as?
Highly impermeable layers such as clay or shale are referred to as an aquitard. While permeable sand and limestone that can transmitt large amounts of water to a well are referred to as an aquifer.
Who discovered the marcellus shale?
The Marcellus Shale was first discovered by geologists in 1839 in Marcellus, New York. The potential of the formation as a natural gas resource was later recognized, leading to its development as a major source of natural gas in the United States.
Why are we not producing oil from oil shale?
The reason that oil shale is not used to produce oil is because this is what keeps the oil well from collapsing after the oil is removed. If the oil shale were mined, the oil well would collapse into a large trench in the ground.
How long can bursitis last?
As long as it is not well treated
Which most likely exhibits well-defined bedding planes A Gabbro B Granite C Obsidian D Shale?
D Shale
I am young and my boyfriend is in the navy will it last?
well it depends on how well you are with long distance relationships... I had a BF in the navy and it did not last =(
How long does a Camaro last?
Most cars will last as long as they are cared for. My Camaro is a 1986 and is running strong and well.
How much oil can the average well produce and how long can a single well last?
Depends on the length and how long it is worked in.
How long does Russian Christmas last?
well it last four 18 weeks in alaska
How long normally does air conditioner last?
When well-maintained it can last for ten years.
How long will a ps3 last?
How long your PS3 will last depends on how well you treat it. If you treat it well and take very good care of it then it might last quite a few years. If you treat is badly and bang it around there is no telling how long it's lifetime will be.
Why might sandstone act as a reservoir for ground water or oil well shale?
Sandstone is extremely porous and absorbs liquids like a sponge.. Shale is nearly impervious to liquids.
Is shale a kind of rock?
u answer is................ i think it is............................ metamorphosed shale with very flat, well defined cleavage planes THANK U FOR UR TIME from: Shilo Kim Johnson
