0
What else can I help you with?
How long did rock slate existed for?
Rock slate, a metamorphic rock formed from shale under heat and pressure, has existed for hundreds of millions of years. Its origins date back to the Paleozoic Era, around 500 million years ago, when the conditions for its formation were prevalent. Slate continues to be formed today, but the slate we commonly use in construction and roofing typically comes from ancient geological formations.
How is malachite mined?
how is malachite mined
Is slate foliated or nonfoliated?
Slate is a foliated metamorphic rock.
Why is slate used as chalk?
it not a slate is a hand hold chalkboard
What is similarities between shale and slate?
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.
Where is slate mined?
it is mined in Spain
What mineral is mined in upper peninsula?
Copper Iron and gole were the most commonly mined minerals
What is the most commonly mined ore yielding neurotoxin?
silver
What is a snooker surface?
It is most commonly baize.
What is the most commonly mined ore used as a neurotoxin mad as a hatter?
Silver
What element was mined in the upper peninsula of michigan?
copper
Where is slate rocks found?
In BRazil United states AFrica Spain China
Slate is obtained from which place?
Slate is typically obtained from quarries located in countries such as the United States, China, Brazil, and Spain. These countries have significant deposits of slate that can be mined and processed into roofing tiles, flooring, and other building materials.
What commonly becomes phyllite through metamorphism?
slate
What are two most useful metamorphic rocks?
Two of the most useful metamorphic rocks are marble, which is commonly used in construction and sculpture due to its beauty and durability, and slate, which is used for roof tiles and as a material for writing tablets and chalkboards.
What are the uses of slate?
Slate has been mined for generations. It is good for paving, tiling, making slate chalk boards, making fire places, etc etc. In Llanberis, Wales there is a Slate Museum. If you want to know more about slate and what it does Google the Slate Museum and they'll tell you all you want/need to know
Is slate found in common or rare areas?
Slate is commonly found in areas with metamorphic rocks, particularly in regions with high tectonic activity. It is not rare geologically speaking, but its commercial availability can vary depending on the specific location and quality of the slate deposits.
