South Indian Slates
Slate is a fine-grained metamorphic rock
of argillaceous origin formed by the composition of mud and stone sediment
that splits into thin,smooth-surfaced layers.It is chemically a
multi-mineral rock made of a composition of minerals and colloidal
substances.The mineral composition essentially consists of members of Mica
group commonly sericite & muscovite,and and accessory minerals such as
oxides, calcites, minor amounts quarts and feldspar along with some contents
of ferro-magnesium minerals. The content of silica is normally poor.The Clay
group commonly consists of paragonite, chlorite &kaonilite. This fine
grained meamorphic rock formed of above composition of minerals and other
organic substances has been hardened by heat and pressure. Since the
geolgical process varies greatly from place to place, its hardness and
porosity varies quite a bit.
Slates characteristics vary with source. It may be black, green, yellow,
brown, red or mottled and is relatively dense.Many slates that are available
today have wide ranging physical characteristics and overall suitability.
The slate stone differs in its density, tensile strength, absorbency and
abrasion resistance.
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Physical Properties
Composition |
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Muscovite,Cericite,
chlorite,hematite, kaolinite, micas, quartz,clay and other
accessory minerals (wide variation in composition). |
Hardness |
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Soft - easily scratched. They
can also be as hard and dense as granite |
Absorption |
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Low - medium
oil, water other liquids |
Weathering characteristics |
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Due to the wide ranges of
slate, this stone has wide ranges of weathering. Cleft planes
provides permeability for water penetration resulting in
spalling and flaking. Slates that have a high kaolinite content
(a clay) display accelerated rate of deterioration in wet
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Tendencies |
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Absorbs oils
and liquids...Softer/medium varieties scratches easily. |
Colors |
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Colors vary widely |
Finish |
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Different
finishes such as acrylic, wax, natural cleft, honed etc. |
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Indian Autumn Slate
The rich multi colored Autumn Slate
thrives with wide ranging pigmentation that is sure to illicit the warmth
and coziness of the season. Available in cleft as well as tumbled finish,
these stones are suitable for both interior and exterior use. The hard
wearing surface and compactness of the stone makes it ideal for flooring on
high traffic areas. Moreover, Indian autumn slate is impervious to water and
can withstand varying climatic conditions retaining the original charm for
years. We can offer autumn slate in different finishes such as tiles,
paving, blocks, slabs, etc. All the stones are carefully calibrated to
ensure easy and perfect installation.
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Regular
Moving Sizes x thickness |
Special
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30 x 30cm x (10 mm calibrated)
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upto slab(60 x 120 cm) |
40 x 40cm x (12 mm calibrated)
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60 x 30cm x (12 mm calibrated)
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60 x 60cm x (15 mm calibarted)
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Finishes
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Rustic Autumn Slate
The rustic autumn slate brings the warmth
and coziness of beautiful shades the reminds the autumn season. These stones
have a compact structure with high structural integrity. These properties
make rustic autumn preferred choice for flooring, wall cladding, paving,
roofing and commercial application. The medley of beautiful colors create a
unique statement in the interior. Rustic autumn slate stones can also be
used as counter or table. They are available in variety of finishes ranging
from natural cleft to tumbled. The tiles, slabs or blocks can be cut to size
required by the clients. Back of the stone is carefully calibrated to ensure
installation on the site.
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Regular
Moving Sizes x thickness |
Special
Order sizes |
30 x 30cm x (10 mm calibrated)
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upto 40 x40cm |
40 x 40cm x (12 mm calibrated)
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SRA Multicolor Slate
SRA (Seven colors of Rainbow Autumn or
Himalayan Kashmere) multicolor stone is a unique mix of slate and quartzite.
It possess best qualities of both stones: natural cleft finish and hard
surface good for flooring. The natural cleft surface of the stone exposes
the rugged beauty, while the carefully calibrated back makes it easy to
install. SRA multicolor stone has a solid beauty, which is used for visual
harmony with the stone buildings and the drystone walls. It is suitable for
interior or exterior decorating applications. We can offer our clients a
variety of Natural Slate Stone, Multicolor Slate and Slate Tiles in
different porosity, hardness and compressive strength.
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Regular
Moving Sizes x thickness |
Special
Order sizes |
30 x 30cm x (10 mm calibrated)
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upto 60 x 40cm |
40 x 40cm x (12 mm calibrated)
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60 x 30cm x (12 mm calibrated)
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Finishes
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Type of South Indian Slates
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