Common clay is a natural, fine-grained material composed of hydrous aluminum silicates. Shale is a laminated sedimentary rock formed by the consolidation of clay, mud and/or silt.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Title | Common clay and shale |
| Authors | R.L. Virta |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Mining Engineering |
| Index ID | 70044887 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | National Minerals Information Center |