Blueschist vs Diatomite Texture
Texture
Foliated
  
Clastic or Non-Clastic
  
Color
Blue, Bluish - Grey, Purple, Shades of Blue
  
Grey, White, Yellow
  
Maintenance
Less
  
Less
  
Durability
Durable
  
Non-Durable
  
Water Resistant
No
  
No
  
Scratch Resistant
No
  
No
  
Stain Resistant
No
  
No
  
Wind Resistant
No
  
No
  
Acid Resistant
No
  
No
  
Appearance
Dull and Banded
  
Soft
  
Texture of Blueschist and Diatomite
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Blueschist and Diatomite. Texture of Blueschist is Foliated 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 Blueschist vs Diatomite texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.