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SLATE(SOUTH & NORTH INDIAN) Slate is a naturally occurring fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous, metamorphic rock. Slate is a shale type sedimentary rock comprising clay or volcanic ash. Foliation is observed in Slate. When slate is cut and made smooth it could be a perfect constructional component. It could serve as the best kitchen or any other vanity countertop. But in order to be used for specific purposes, the slate stone has to expertly cut and polished in a quarry. Slate occurs in variety of shades- from light to very dark sheets of grey.
It should be known that Slate is an excellent roofing material. It is a fact that 90% of European roofs are made of Slate. Coming to building purposes, Slate has an edge over other stones as an excellent roofing material. Slate is most preferred for roofing for its thin nature. Slate can be slit into two parts without making the rock lose its original nature. This makes slate a very good roofing material and also Slate is ideally stackable. Some other benefits of Slate are its very low absorption rates of water. This can keep the building warm even during conditions like heavy snow, rain, fog etc. The minimal moisture retaining ability of the rock makes the stone very suitable for construction purposes. Specifications Sizes : 30x30cm, 40x40cm, 40x60cm & 60x60cm Thickness : 10-15mm or 10-20mm Finish : Natural/cleft both sides, machine cut edges Other sizes, thickness and finishes like honed, polished, calibrated can be supplied on customer request.
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