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We offer a complete product range of Slate Quartzite
Slate Quartzite
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Finish
Different finishes such as acrylic, wax, natural cleft, honed etc.
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Composition
Muscovite, Cericite, chlorite, hematite, kaolinite, micas, quartz, clay and other accessory minerals (wide variation in composition).
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Hardness
Soft - easily scratched. They can also be as hard and dense as granite
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Absorption
Low - medium oil, water other liquids
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Weathering characteristics
Due to the wide ranges of slate, this stone has wide ranges of weathering. Cleft planes provides permeability for water penetration resulting in spalling and flaking. Slates that have a high kaolinite content (a clay) display accelerated rate of deteriora
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Tendencies
Absorbs oils and liquids.Softer/medium varieties scratches easily.
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Colors
Colors vary widely
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