Slate
Slate is a rock. It has a Mohs hardness of 3-5 and dull to slightly shiny luster.
Slate properties
| Type | Rock |
|---|---|
| Mohs hardness | 3-5 |
| Luster | Dull to slightly shiny |
| Typical colors | Gray, green, blue, black, red |
| Formation | Metamorphic rock formed from the alteration of shale under pressure and temperature |
| Rarity | 3 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 3–5 — medium
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