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1. Shale

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   Formation and Fissility
   Shale genesis begins with the accumulation of fine-grained sediment (mud) in relatively low-energy aquatic environments, such as deep marine basins, lacustrine environments, or floodplains. Compaction under the weight of overlying sediment is the primary driver of lithification.
   Diagenesis and Compaction