Banded iron formation vs Diatomite Texture
Texture
Banded, Trellis
  
Clastic or Non-Clastic
  
Color
Red, Reddish Brown
  
Grey, White, Yellow
  
Maintenance
Less
  
Less
  
Durability
Durable
  
Non-Durable
  
Water Resistant
No
  
No
  
Scratch Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Stain Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Wind Resistant
No
  
No
  
Acid Resistant
No
  
No
  
Appearance
Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny
  
Soft
  
Texture of Banded iron formation and Diatomite
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Banded iron formation and Diatomite. Texture of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Diatomite is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Banded iron formation vs Diatomite texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.