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Slate is a very
fine grained
metamorphic rock
derived from the
sedimentary rock
'shale'. Slate
is composed
mostly of mica,
chlorite and
quartz.
Slate is
impermeable,
hard, close in
texture, quick
drying, frost
resistant, fine
grained and
fissile – i.e.
it splits easily
into thin
layers. It is
brittle and
needs to be
handled
carefully. Slate
has an excellent
shining
property. Slate
is a popular
ornamental and
decorative stone
because of the
pleasing colors,
attractive
patterns and
designs.
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