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Why do you think slate might be denser then shale?​

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Shale breaks easier
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Answer:Slate is denser than shale because its atoms and molecules become more compact due to the presence of intense pressure. Due to this event, the minerals are squeezed and realigned in such a way that the axes are directed to where the pressure was applied.

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