Slate is a fine grained, foilated, homogeneous, metamorphic rock derived from an original hale-type sedimentary rock  composed of clay or volcanic ash through low grade regional metamorphism. It is the finest grained foliated metamorphic rock.

Slate reserves in India are found in Rajasthan, Behror, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. Deposits in Rajasthan are spread over the districts of Alwar, Ajmer, Bharatpur, Tonk, Sawai Madhopur, Pali, Udaipur, Churu, and Chittorgarh.

Few important names in slate are Jak Black, Silver Shine, Silver grey, Panther, Deoli Green, Peacock, Peacock Multi, Kund Black, Kund Multi and so on.

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Slate tiles are often used for interior and exterior flooring , stairs , walkways and wall cladding. Real slate tiles remain a popular  choice for use  throughout the home  owing to its affordable nature. Slate stones are available in different color and size.