Geology & Rocks

Shale

Shale is formed from clay, mud or gyttja (a high content of decayed animal and plant remains). The colour varies with organic content from grey, green and black.

Shale

Created: March 10, 2022 10:38 AM Tags: Sedimentære

Shale is formed from clay, mud or gyttja (a high content of decayed animal and plant remains). The colour varies with organic content from grey, green and black.

Shale. Photo: Der_Messer, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons