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4.  1. Shale  Used in buildings  Raw material to make bricks  Tiles for floors and roofs  Crushed and heated to form cement  Black Shale rock is an important source of oil and natural gas all over the world NATURAL SCIENCES GRADE 5

6. 2. Sandstone  Used in building materials  Soft and easy to carve  Comes in different colours and look decorative  Used to make decorative columns, pillars, fountains especially in houses and cathedrals  Used as paving stones as it does not weather NATURAL SCIENCES GRADE 5

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8. 3. Limestone  Used in building materials  Cut into blocks  Can be crushed to make cement  Can be carved easily and is used in sculptures  Limestone makes glass stronger  Farmers use limestone to improve their soil  Used in some medicines  Used as white pigment in toothpaste, paints and plastics NATURAL SCIENCES GRADE 5

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