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need help identifying whether this is slate

Discussion in 'Aquarium Equipment & Decor' started by Leslie, May 25, 2009.

  1. Leslie

    Leslie Thread Starter New Member

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    can you tell me if this is slate of if its tank safe?
    slate.jpg
     
    Leslie, May 25, 2009
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  2. MOD_Dawn

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    Re: is this slate?

    do the vinegar test and see if it bubbles, looks like some sort of rock to me?
     
    MOD_Dawn, May 25, 2009
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  3. Anthony

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    Re: is this slate?

    Doesn't look like slate to me.
     
    Anthony, May 25, 2009
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  4. Anthony

    Anthony Active Member

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    Re: is this slate?

    I forgot to mention that it does look safe but I'd test it just to be safe.
     
    Anthony, May 25, 2009
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  5. YellowCichlid

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    Re: is this slate?

    Looks like granite to me
     
    YellowCichlid, May 25, 2009
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    Re: is this slate?

    yea looks liek granite
     
    stevenrox, May 25, 2009
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  7. Anthony

    Anthony Active Member

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    Re: is this slate?

    Yep me too.
     
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  8. Leslie

    Leslie Thread Starter New Member

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    Re: is this slate?

    not safe?
     
    Leslie, May 25, 2009
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  9. Anthony

    Anthony Active Member

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    Re: is this slate?

    It SHOULD be but again, you need to test it to be completely sure.
     
    Anthony, May 25, 2009
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  10. Leslie

    Leslie Thread Starter New Member

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    Re: is this slate?

    i will, but its not granite. looks like Phyllite <a class="postlink" href="http://geology.about.com/od/rocks/ig/metrockindex/rocpicphyllite.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://geology.about.com/od/rocks/ig/me ... yllite.htm</a>
     
    Leslie, May 25, 2009
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  11. Leslie

    Leslie Thread Starter New Member

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    Re: is this slate?

    here is another picture.
    ap.jpg
     
    Leslie, May 25, 2009
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    Re: is this slate?

    Definitely not slate...
     
    jrow8162, May 25, 2009
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  13. Leslie

    Leslie Thread Starter New Member

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    Re: is this slate?

    its think so i thought it was. looked it up and no its not slate.
     
    Leslie, May 26, 2009
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