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JordanA slate of candidates refers to a group of individuals who are running for office together under a common agenda or platform, often endorsed by a political party or organization. This group is presented to voters as a unified ticket, with each candidate supporting the others on the slate.
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What the meaning of slate?
An argillaceous rock which readily splits into thin plates; argillite; argillaceous schist., Any rock or stone having a slaty structure., A prepared piece of such stone., A thin, flat piece, for roofing or covering houses, etc., A tablet for writing upon., An artificial material, resembling slate, and used for the above purposes., A thin plate of any material; a flake., A list of candidates, prepared for nomination or for election; a list of candidates, or a programme of action, devised beforehand., To cover with slate, or with a substance resembling slate; as, to slate a roof; to slate a globe., To register (as on a slate and subject to revision), for an appointment., To set a dog upon; to bait; to slat. See 2d Slat, 3.
Can granite turn into slate?
No, granite typically does not turn into slate. Slate is formed from the metamorphism of fine-grained sedimentary rocks such as shale or mudstone, while granite is an igneous rock that forms from the cooling and solidification of magma. The processes involved in their formation are different, so granite does not typically transform into slate.
What type of texture does slate rock have?
Slate rock has a fine-grained texture, with individual mineral grains that are too small to be seen with the naked eye. This gives slate a smooth and dense appearance.
Where is slate mined?
it is mined in Spain
Is Slate is metamorphic?
yes, slate is metamorphic rock
