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The parent rock for slate is shale.
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Is granite and slate the same?
No. Granite is an intrusive igneous rock, formed from the solidification of magma underground. Slate is a low grade metamorphic rock formed from heat and pressure applied to deposits of shale, a sedimentary rock.
Can granite turn into slate?
No. . . .granite not turn into slate. . . .shale is turn into slate.
How does slate weather?
How is slate formed?
What was slate before being metamorphosed?
it is made of granite
Why can you use chalk to write on the blackboard but not granite?
Chalk is softer than the slate (real or artificial) used on blackboards, so it will flake off as you write. Granite is harder than slate and will not flake, but rather cut into or mark the slate permanently.
Is granite formed from the metamorphism of a shale?
No. The metamorphism of shale forms slate. Granite is formed when high-silica magma cools underground.
Is granite and slate the same?
No. Granite is an intrusive igneous rock, formed from the solidification of magma underground. Slate is a low grade metamorphic rock formed from heat and pressure applied to deposits of shale, a sedimentary rock.
Can granite turn into slate?
No. . . .granite not turn into slate. . . .shale is turn into slate.
How does slate weather?
How is slate formed?
What was slate before being metamorphosed?
it is made of granite
What does granite change into when put under pressure?
slate
Is marble formed from limestone and slate?
Yes, Marble is formed from Limestone, but not Slate.
What are the benefits of slate floor tiles when compared to granite or ceramic?
In essence this is a matter of aesthetics and cost in comparison to granite. Slate offers no real advantage over granite except that it costs less and some people prefer the appearance. Slate has a longer lifespan than ceramic and is more expensive.
Why can you use chalk to write on the blackboard but not granite?
Chalk is softer than the slate (real or artificial) used on blackboards, so it will flake off as you write. Granite is harder than slate and will not flake, but rather cut into or mark the slate permanently.
What are two types of Non-Porous rocks?
granite and slate
How would the granite and slate pieces be held together?
by cement
What are the examples of ingeous rocks?
Obsidian, Granite, and i believe slate
