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Building Construction

45.

Slate

is a metamorphic rock

splits into thin sheets along its bedding planes

has a smooth surface and contains alumina and silica

possesses good water absorption capacity

is found in many colours.

Answer: Option

Explanation:

No answer description is available. Let's discuss.

Discussion:

6 comments Page 1 of 1.

Mahesh sinh Rajput said: 2 years ago

Slate is a metamorphic rock. I agree.

Engr khan said: 5 years ago

Yes, option D is the right answer.

Ref: R Agor.

Abbas khan said: 6 years ago

Well option A and D both are correct.

Azeem Khan said: 6 years ago

Slate water absorption is 1% and less than 5% water absorption, consider as Good building stone.

So, Option D is absolutely Wrong.

Abbas khan said: 7 years ago

According to me it is option D.

Ref: R. Agor.

Baloch said: 9 years ago

Slate formed from Shale (which is a sedimentary rock) through metamorphic action.

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