Slate Quartzite

FinishDifferent finishes such as acrylic, wax, natural cleft, honed etc.
HardnessSoft - easily scratched. They can also be as hard and dense as granite
TendenciesAbsorbs oils and liquids...Softer/medium varieties scratches easily.
CompositionMuscovite,Cericite, chlorite,hematite, kaolinite, micas, quartz,clay and other accessory minerals (wide variation in composition).
Supply TypeManufacturer, Exporter, Supplier, Retailer
Preferred Buyer Location All over the world

Product Details

FinishDifferent finishes such as acrylic, wax, natural cleft, honed etc.
TendenciesAbsorbs oils and liquids...Softer/medium varieties scratches easily.
AbsorptionLow - medium oil, water other liquids
CompositionMuscovite,Cericite, chlorite,hematite, kaolinite, micas, quartz,clay and other accessory minerals (wide variation in composition).
HardnessSoft - easily scratched. They can also be as hard and dense as granite
ColorsColors vary widely
Weathering characteristicsDue 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