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A metamorphic rock used for tiles and roofs?

Slate is a common metamorphic rock used for tiles and roofs due to its durability, low water absorption, and ability to be split into thin sheets.


What are metamorphic rocks made from?

Marble is a metamorphic rock- statues, buildings, rolling pins Slate is also metamorphic and is used on roofs- tiles.


Why are roof tiles used on roofs?

Basically to make them water proof and long-lasting.


Slate tiles for roofs?

Yes, plenty of people use slate tiles as a roof. However, they are designated to be used for the roof and not anything else.


What does the synonym tiles stand for?

Tiles is plural of "tile" which is a piece of baked clay used in covering roofs, walls, floors, game boards. I do not think that there is a synonym for "tile".


Why is slate used to make tiles and gneiss is not?

Slate is a fine-grained metamorphic rock that easily splits into thin layers, making it suitable for cutting into tiles. Gneiss, on the other hand, is a coarse-grained rock with a more irregular composition, which makes it harder to work with and less suitable for making tiles.


What are the raw materials used in making of bathroom tiles?

Paint,tiles and gloss


Can an eggshell be used for making tiles?

YES


How is metamorphic rock used?

they are used to make tiles or brick because of there durabiliy.


What mineral is used for making tiles?

One common mineral used for making tiles is clay. Clay is abundant, easily moldable when wet, and hardens when fired in a kiln, making it an ideal material for producing tiles. Other minerals like feldspar and quartz are also used in the production of certain types of tiles.


What are some uses of gypsum?

The are used for making tiles


What were the roman tiles of house made out of?

None. Roman buildings were made of either wood, stone or brick. Tiles were only used for the roofs, as they could easily be replaced if damaged.