Layered rock (5)
I believe the answer is:
shale
'layered rock' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for shale that I've seen before include "Oil-bearing rock" , "Soft rock; heals (anag.)" , "Easily-split sedimentary rock" , "Fine pieces of stone on leash" , "Layered sedimentary rock" .)