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claystone

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claystone [ˈkleɪˌstəʊn]
n
(Earth Sciences / Geological Science) a compact very fine-grained rock consisting of consolidated clay particles
claystone  (klstn)
A fine-grained, dark gray to pink sedimentary rock consisting primarily of compacted and hardened clay. Claystone is similar to shale but without laminations.
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Noun1.claystone - fine-grained rock consisting of compacted clay particles
rock, stone - material consisting of the aggregate of minerals like those making up the Earth's crust; "that mountain is solid rock"; "stone is abundant in New England and there are many quarries"


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The overlying geology comprises a series of claystones and evaporites which form effective aquacludes and aquatards which prevent the movement of surficial water to the orebody.
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