Natural slate stone is nothing more than mud that has been compressed and petrified over the years. It is composed of volcanic ash and clay with minerals such as quartz, illite (mainly), chlorite, biotite, pyrite and hematite (less) that metamorphose in layers. It is because of the minerals that this natural stone has different colors. And due to metamorphism, slate has natural veins, waves, and dots that look so unique and attractive.

Most of us prefer slate because of its appearance, but apart from appearance, there are also many other qualities such as fire resistance, acid resistance, non-slip nature, easy to work with, durability, easy maintenance, etc., which is a top choice of many homeowners.

This natural stone can be shed in layers due to fragmentation and brittleness. But even after splitting, slate stone retains its natural texture.

There are two main types of slate stone

• Lasted
• Gentle

The hard ones do not break easily and last longer than the soft ones.

Uses of slate stone

The most common is for roofs and floors since this natural stone does not absorb water. You will find roofing made from this stone in mountainous areas as it is resistant to frost damage. There is also very little chance of it breaking due to snow and freezing. Slate shingles or roof tiles are used to make the roof that slater installs. In addition to this, in a very creative way, it is used in the following applications.

• splash guard
• paving
• wall cladding
• landscaping
• countertops
• Stairs
• catwalks
• fireplaces
• Chalkboard coffee tables

In addition to all this, the slate also has an electrical insulation property. The electrical panels of the 20th century were mainly made with this material. It is also a chemically and physically inert material, so it is very easily used in laboratories. Also the blackboards in their classrooms and the blackboards they give their children to write on are made of this stone.

Slate stone colors

It is available in various colors but gray is the most common. Other colors can be cyan, green, purple, black and red. For the most part, the geographic area from which it was taken defines the color. But in some area you will find all kinds of colors. The most common colors are:

• Black
• Dark gray
• greenish gray
• Copper
• purple gray
• sun flame
• Lilac
• CopperPink
• multicolored golden quartzite
• Green-Pink
• Multicolored Dark Slate
• Light Multicolored Slate
• multicolored green
• taj pink
• Autumn Lilac

Natural slate stone is mined all over the world. But Wales in Europe, Vermont, Pennsylvania, New York in the United States, India and China are the main places where it is extracted.

So what are you thinking next? Remodel your kitchen floor, backsplash or patio with this beautiful natural slate stone.