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Arkose vs Gneiss Texture

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1 Texture
1.1 Texture
Clastic
Banded, Foliated, Platy
1.2 Color
Reddish Brown
Black, Brown, Pink, Red, White
1.3 Maintenance
Less
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1.4 Durability
Durable
Durable
1.4.1 Water Resistant
1.4.2 Scratch Resistant
1.4.3 Stain Resistant
1.4.4 Wind Resistant
1.4.5 Acid Resistant
1.5 Appearance
Rough and Dull
Foliated

Texture of Arkose and Gneiss

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