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How Do You Identify Shale?

Shale. Environment: Shale sediments are deposited in still water (low energy) such as a lake or a deep, slow river. Distinguishing Characteristics: dull, reddish- brown, very fine grains (smooth to the touch), breaks easily. If an edge is dipped in water and drawn along a surface, shale will leave a muddy streak.

Identifying Shale

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Shale identification

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How to find gold, working slate or shale bedrock. (nugget giveaway!)

How to work slate or