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Blueschist vs Schist Texture


Schist vs Blueschist Texture


Texture

Texture
Foliated   
Foliated, Platy   

Color
Blue, Bluish - Grey, Purple, Shades of Blue   
Black, Blue, Brown, Dark Brown, Green, Grey, Silver   

Maintenance
Less   
Less   

Durability
Durable   
Durable   

Water Resistant
No   
Yes   

Scratch Resistant
No   
No   

Stain Resistant
No   
No   

Wind Resistant
No   
No   

Acid Resistant
No   
No   

Appearance
Dull and Banded   
Layered and Shiny   

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Texture of Blueschist and Schist

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

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