It smells like clay because that is what it's made out of.
Slate and shale have the same make-up. Slate is formed from sedimentary shale by pressure and heat. Wet shale has the same smell that wet slate has.
The Shale is not a metamorphic rock it is a sedimentary rock.
Shale rocks turn into clay. The pressure make shale into clay.
Shale is a type of rock. A piece of shale is normally flat and thin like a small chalkboard.
Shale is a rock not a chemical compound.
Slate and shale have the same make-up. Slate is formed from sedimentary shale by pressure and heat. Wet shale has the same smell that wet slate has.
Shale itself typically has no distinct smell, as it is a sedimentary rock composed mainly of clay and silt-sized particles. However, certain types of shale, especially those rich in organic material or hydrocarbons, may emit a noticeable odor reminiscent of oil or gas when disturbed. This can include a petroleum-like scent, particularly in areas where natural gas is present. Overall, the smell can vary depending on the composition and the presence of organic materials.
"Petrichor". The pleasant fragrance that accompanies the first rain after a dry spell is called "petrichor".
Shale is a noun.
It can be. It is found in a rock type called shale and is produced in the shale form the original bio mater included in the deposition of the shale. If a unit of shale lithology is to be found on the continental shelf strata then it is likely that that shale will contain shale gas and it will be under the sea.
The Shale is not a metamorphic rock it is a sedimentary rock.
No, shale is clastic.
Shale.
No, shale is not magnetic.
Another name for shale is mudstone
Shale rocks turn into clay. The pressure make shale into clay.
Melanee Shale's birth name is Melanee Ann Shale.