Argillite vs Slate Texture
Texture
Clastic, Polished
  
Foliated
  
Color
Dark Grey to Black, Pink, Red, White
  
Black, Brown, Buff, Green, Light to Dark Grey, Purple, Red, Shades of Blue
  
Maintenance
Less
  
Less
  
Durability
Durable
  
Durable
  
Water Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Scratch Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Stain Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Wind Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Acid Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Appearance
Rough and Dull
  
Dull
  
Texture of Argillite and Slate
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Argillite and Slate. Texture of Argillite is Clastic, Polished whereas that of Slate is Foliated. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Argillite vs Slate texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.