{"product_id":"thick-white-mixed-slate-pencils-branded-shale-stone-for-pica-geophagia","title":"White\/Mixed Slate Pencils (Top Indian Brands! inc. Chandtara, Metro Gold, Swastik, Sundeep Premium) - Edible Shale stone for Pica\/ Geophagia","description":"\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-106\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"c87f9c8c-1647-4a72-96a6-74db51f7070a\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"3iyklq\" data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"54\"\u003eProduct overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"814\"\u003eWhite \u0026amp; Mixed Slate Pencils are classic pencil-shaped rods made from white shale stone clay, offering the unmistakable mineral-rich crunch that slate enthusiasts know and love. These thick rods deliver a firm bite with a satisfying snap, breaking cleanly into delicate layers before melting into a smooth, powdery finish. The flavour is refreshingly chalky and earthy, with soft dusty notes and a clean mineral taste that lingers pleasantly. Simple yet deeply nostalgic, these slate pencils capture the familiar crunch many clay lovers associate with traditional chalk clays. Whether bright white or slightly varied in tone depending on the batch or brand, each rod provides a crisp, grounding clay experience from the first crunch to the final silky crumble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1sr519a\" data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"838\"\u003eTexture \u0026amp; crunch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003eThese slate pencils have a firm, smooth exterior with a medium-hard bite. When crunched, they snap cleanly and fracture into thin shale layers, producing a satisfying crack followed by a soft, powdery breakdown. The texture is dense yet smooth, leaving a silky chalk finish with very little grit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1oxcg93\" data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003eTaste \u0026amp; aroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003eExpect a classic chalk clay flavour with clean mineral tones and light earthy depth. The aroma often carries subtle dusty-earth notes reminiscent of fresh chalk or rain-touched stone. The flavour remains mild yet distinctly mineral, making it both refreshing and highly satisfying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"owwarz\" data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003eClay experience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003eWhite \u0026amp; Mixed Slate Pencils provide the nostalgic clay crunch many enthusiasts associate with traditional slate pencils used across South Asia. Their balanced medium crunch and smooth powdery finish make them approachable for newcomers while still delivering the clean, earthy profile experienced clay lovers appreciate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"16zyfva\" data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"2026\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lf1dy1\" data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003eClassic slate pencil-style clay rods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"44ouqf\" data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1891\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1891\"\u003eClean chalky flavour with mineral earth notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fvsd4o\" data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1934\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1934\"\u003eMedium crunch with layered shale break\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dchdhu\" data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1978\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"1978\"\u003eSmooth powdery finish with minimal grit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jrhkap\" data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"2026\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2026\"\u003ePopular staple in many geophagy collections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"bs82nj\" data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2047\"\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"3006\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"smfqc9\" data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2086\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2086\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2059\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small pencil-shaped rods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w9r0tp\" data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2100\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Between 100–145 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xba1d7\" data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2165\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2165\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight, thick slate pencils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"msn751\" data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2237\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2237\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2179\"\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright white to lightly varied tones depending on brand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1af1mzt\" data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2307\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2307\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2252\"\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Firm and smooth; powdery breakdown with minimal grit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12gq98f\" data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2363\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2363\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2328\"\u003eCrunch factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 – medium crunch, smooth finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bn5a6p\" data-start=\"2364\" data-end=\"2458\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2458\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2384\"\u003eTaste profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic chalky clay, clean mineral tones, lightly earthy and refreshing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mbsutg\" data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2502\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2502\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2477\"\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e White shale stone clay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wvtgks\" data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2535\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2505\" data-end=\"2535\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2505\" data-end=\"2527\"\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"a9bi7u\" data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2599\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2538\" data-end=\"2599\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2538\" data-end=\"2549\"\u003eVendor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chandtara, Sundeep Premium, Swastik, Metro Gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lmrsqk\" data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"3006\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"3006\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2631\"\u003eTraditional clay origins:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slate pencils have long been associated with South Asian geophagy traditions. Originally produced for writing and educational use, their transformation into a crunchy clay treat reflects a nostalgic connection to mineral earth flavours. These white shale rods deliver the clean bite, layered crunch, and pure earthy taste that slate enthusiasts have enjoyed for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3855\" data-end=\"3858\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3860\" data-end=\"4221\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3860\" data-end=\"3875\"\u003eDisclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthy Crunch UK products are crafted from natural clays and are intended as edible clay for hobbyist enjoyment. While our products are designed for tasting, they are not certified food-grade, and any consumption is undertaken at your own risk. We do not assume responsibility for any adverse effects resulting from ingestion. Enjoy responsibly.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Earthy Crunch UK","offers":[{"title":"Chandtara","offer_id":53095729135943,"sku":"06050901683","price":4.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Metro Gold","offer_id":53095729168711,"sku":"06050901682","price":4.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sundeep Premium","offer_id":53095729201479,"sku":"06050901681","price":4.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Swastik","offer_id":53095729234247,"sku":"06050901684","price":4.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6080\/8775\/files\/5_1707ee3e-beff-4ba4-82e9-b413484528a4.png?v=1767906853","url":"https:\/\/earthycrunch.co.uk\/products\/thick-white-mixed-slate-pencils-branded-shale-stone-for-pica-geophagia","provider":"Earthy Crunch UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}