Shale

Shale
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Shale

Sedimentary

Hardness: ≈3 Approximate

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Banded Iron FormationBrecciaChertConglomerate (Puddingstone)LimestoneSandstone

Shale is a fine‑grained sedimentary rock formed from compacted mud; it is fissile, splitting along thin layers, and weathers easily.

Parent: Sedimentary Rocks

Related: Banded Iron Formation, Breccia, Chert, Conglomerate (Puddingstone)

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