Clay rock (5)

I believe the answer is:

shale

(Other definitions for shale that I've seen before include "Stone that splits easily into fine pieces" , "Clayey rock" , "Stratified rock" , "Oil-bearing rock" , "Soft sedimentary rock" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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