its also called desert gold, and can also be classified as a quartzite. Might be able to point you in the direction of a supplier...whats your location?
also remember if you are looking at a sample, it could have been quarried months or even over a year ago, and what is currently coming out of the quarry might be slightly different....thus not seeming quite right.

We are in South Bend, Indiana. Will check out Desert Gold and see what it looks like. So is a quartzite the same thing as slate ? or something different?
Got the samples last night and they are awesome! It is really unique and even more interesting than I thought it would be. will try to take a few photos and post here/
thanks!!!!

Hi moxiemom,

Just wondering about your quest for oyster slate? We're in MA and love the look from online images. Any additional info? Thanks!

Katie