Basaltic Trachyandesite vs Oil shale Texture
Texture
Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular
  
Splintery
  
Color
Black, Brown, Light to Dark Grey
  
Black, Brown, Buff, Green, Grey, Red, Yellow
  
Maintenance
Less
  
Less
  
Durability
Durable
  
Durable
  
Water Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Scratch Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Stain Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Wind Resistant
No
  
No
  
Acid Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Appearance
Dull and Soft
  
Muddy
  
Texture of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Oil shale
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Oil shale. Texture of Basaltic Trachyandesite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular whereas that of Oil shale is Splintery. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Basaltic Trachyandesite vs Oil shale texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.