black shale (rock)

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Scope note
Variety of shale that contains abundant organic matter, pyrite, and sometimes carbonate nodules or layers and, in some locations, concentrations of copper, nickel, uranium, and vanadium.
black shale
Accepted term: 05-Jan-2026