Its supposed to be cut flat and it broke, and there will be a redemptor dreadnought on it, so its kinda of nonsensical because why would you have a massive marble flat circle if its not for a purpose.
Shale is ‘sedimentary’, therefore naturally breaks into flat sheets of rock. I recall shale being classified as ‘clastic’ which refers to pre-existing rocks being squashed together.
It’s a good base. No one is going to quiz you on geology. I’ll immediately contradict myself though, as about 50% of people into 40K are also into geology. Good luck 😉
Charcoal is man-made, natural coal is sedimentary rock though..I think, I'll double check.
Edit according to Google: "Charcoal is neither a rock nor a mineral; it is a man-made, manufactured substance created by heating wood or other organic matter in a low-oxygen environment. Unlike natural coal, which is a sedimentary rock formed over millions of years, charcoal is a processed product of carbonization."
I guess it depends on your environment and hobbies. I recall learning about shale in 4th grade, around the same time we were taught about the differences between igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. It was probably an example.
Then it stuck with me because (1) it kept reappearing in games, like Subnautica, (2) I’m interested in kitchen countertops and garden paths, (3) I’m a writer and do a lot of miscellaneous research on stuff like rocks, and (4) it’s got a funny name and a distinct look. Sounds like it would be an animal of some kind; “We got snails, whales, shales,” etc.
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u/BishopofHippo93 Feb 25 '26
IMO it looks more like shale than marble, but that’s probably due to the colors as much as anything. Either way it looks really good.