Blueschist vs Greenschist Texture
Texture
Foliated
  
Foliated, Platy
  
Color
Blue, Bluish - Grey, Purple, Shades of Blue
  
Dark Greenish - Grey, Green
  
Maintenance
Less
  
Less
  
Durability
Durable
  
Durable
  
Water Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Scratch Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Stain Resistant
No
  
No
  
Wind Resistant
No
  
No
  
Acid Resistant
No
  
No
  
Appearance
Dull and Banded
  
Layered and Shiny
  
Texture of Blueschist and Greenschist
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Blueschist and Greenschist. Texture of Blueschist is Foliated whereas that of Greenschist is Foliated, Platy. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Blueschist vs Greenschist texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.