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Slate
last edited:  5/15/13    number of photos:  12
Slate is metamorphosed shale.  It is distinguished from
shale by breaking into very flat, thin sheets.  When struck                               
lightly with a blunt object, slate produces a ringing sound
like a ceramic, whereas shale produces a dull thud.

photos
slate:  A  B  C  D* 
slate, gray:  A  B

slate, red:  A  B

tunnel cut through slate
slate tiles:  A  B  C

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