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Slate stone is very fine grained rock derived from sedimentary shale. Clayey metamorphic rock that leaves or split into the thin slabs. It has great tensile strength and durability.

Different Finishes

1. Natural

2 Polished

3. Calibrated

4. Honed

Different Sizes

Tile Sizes : 9.7cmX9.7cm / 15cmX15cm / 20cmX20cm / 30cmX30cm / 30cmX40cm

40 cm X 20 cm / 40 cm X 40 cm / 40 cm X 60 cm

Note:

1. Champered & Calibrated tiles also available on request.

2. Kota Blue, Ita Gold, Jaisalmer Yellow & Kher are available in big size slabs.

Thickness

10-15mm

	Calibration in 10 mm -12 mm or 15 mm-20 mm
	Cut to size on request
	Tumbled -4' X 4" / 6' X 6" / 8' X 8"
	Flagstone : different thickness & sizes available

Properties

Chemical Properties of Slatestone

Silica (S!02) : 93.10%+1	Iron (Fe203) : 1.56%	Lime (Ca0) : 0.84%	Magnesia (Mg0) : 0.20%
Alumina (AI203) : 1.45%	Loss On Ignition (LOI) : 1.20%	Na20 : 0.47%	K20 : 0.60%

Physical Properties of Slatestone

The principle minerals in slates are mica in small irregular slate, chlorite in flakes and quartz in lens shaped grain.

Nature : Hard, Compact, Fine grained, equigranular & homogeneous

Hardness : - 6-7 in Moh's Scale (harder than granite )

Water Absorption : 1 %	Compressive Strength : 365 kg/cm2	Density : 2.32-2.38 kg/m3
Module of rupture : 197 Kg/cm2	Sp. Gravity : 2.57

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