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    Why Buy Natural Slates?

    Natural slate is metamorphic rock with fine grain and foliation formed from sedimentary rock that was originally comprised of volcanic ash or clay. Slate is usually colored gray, although it is actually available in a whole plethora of hues. This material has cleavage and grain, constituting two "lines of breakability" which allow the user to split it into small sheets.  Full Story »

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    Differences in Natural Slates

    Natural slate is metamorphic rock that is composed of alumina and silica for large-scale use in construction projects such as flooring, roofing, and walls. In short, this material is laminated rock and is available in multiple different forms, but slate tile allows the most creativity because of its various available shapes.  Full Story »

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