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Slate

Slate is a 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. It is the finest grained foliated metamorphic rock. Foliation may not correspond to the original sedimentary layering, but instead is in planes perpendicular to the direction of metamorphic compression. A very strong foliation is called “slaty cleavage”. It is caused by strong compression causing fine grained clay flakes to regrow in planes perpendicular to the compression. When expertly “cut” by striking parallel to the foliation, with a specialized tool in the quarry, many slates will form smooth flat sheets of stone which have long been used for roofing and floor tiles and other purposes. Slate is frequently grey in color, especially when seen, en masse, covering roofs. However, slate occurs in a variety of colors even from a single locality; for example, slate from North Wales can be found in many shades of grey, from pale to dark, and may also be purple, green or cyan. Slate is not to be confused with shale, from which it may be formed, or schist.

palleted green slate

Valley Run

Irregular Shape
Size: approximately 12" x 18"
Thickness: ¾'' - 1"
Pallet: 3000 lbs
Coverage: approximately 300/sf

Color PSW Item #
Green J0811
Grey J0810
Mottle J0824
Purple J0813
Red J0814

Quarry Run

Rectangular Shape with 2 parallel sawn
Size: approximately 12" x 18"
Thickness: ¾'' - 1"
Pallet: 3000 lbs
Coverage: approximately 300/sf

Color PSW Item #
Green J0802
Grey J0801
Mottle J0804
Purple J0803
Red J0805

Slate Flooring

All tiles
Size: 11 ⅝" x 11 ⅝"
Thickness: ¼"
Sawn: ⅜" nominal to allow for joints
Coverage: 10 sf per carton

Color PSW Item #
Mingled Shades w/Red J0825
Green J0830
Mottled Purple J0832
Variegated Purple J0833
Dark Grey J0829
Dark Green J0835
Hampton Purple J0826
Black J0823
Red J0827
  • palleted green slate
  • palleted green slate

Natural stones are products of nature; variations in color, pattern, texture and veining are unavoidable. The uniqueness of each stone is what makes it beautiful. The purchaser acknowledges that stone ordered at different times are not guaranteed to match the original stone. Photos are a representation and colors will vary.

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