Shale!!!!!        (Lou-Ann Young)
Mineral Shale - Shale is a fine grained sedimentary rock formed from clay that has been subjected to great pressure. Shale splits easily into thin layers. Most shale occurs in various shades of grey.

1. What kind of rock is your mineral usually found in? It is usually found in sedimentary!!!

2. How many mineral properties can you discuss about your mineral? The color, hardness and the luster!!!
 

3. What other facts can you discuss with your class that they wouldn't ordinarily know about the mineral? That it was formed from clay that has been subjected to great pressure!!!

Here are some other rocks and mineral web sites:


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