argillite

(noun)

A fine-grained sedimentary rock, intermediate between shale and slate, sometimes used as a building material.

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Examples of argillite in the following topics:

  • Woodcarving in the Northwest Coast Cultures

    • Toward the end of the 19th century, Northwest Coast artists began producing work for commercial sale, such as small argillite carvings.
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