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Argillite
Argillite

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Argillite vs Schist Texture

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Texture

Texture

Clastic, Polished
Foliated, Platy

Color

Dark Grey to Black, Pink, Red, White
Black, Blue, Brown, Dark Brown, Green, Grey, Silver

Maintenance

Less
Less

Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Rough and Dull
Layered and Shiny

Texture of Argillite and Schist

Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Argillite and Schist. Texture of Argillite is Clastic, Polished whereas that of Schist is Foliated, Platy. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Argillite vs Schist texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.