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- Definition fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism Reference "COM-Terminology Coordination, based on: Wikipedia > 'slate' (3.7.2020)."
- Comment "1) Slate is not to be confused with shale, from which it may be formed, or schist2) It tends to split in parallel fragments (known as slaty cleavage)"
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