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Chalk vs Aplite Texture


Aplite vs Chalk Texture


Texture

Texture
Clastic or Non-Clastic  
Granular, Graphic  

Color
Grey, White, Yellow  
Black, Grey, Orange, Pink, White  

Maintenance
Less  
More  

Durability
Durable  
Durable  

Water Resistant
No  
Yes  

Scratch Resistant
No  
Yes  

Stain Resistant
No  
Yes  

Wind Resistant
No  
Yes  

Acid Resistant
No  
Yes  

Appearance
Soft  
Veined or Pebbled  

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Texture of Chalk and Aplite

Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Chalk and Aplite. Texture of Chalk is Clastic or Non-Clastic whereas that of Aplite is Granular, Graphic. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Chalk vs Aplite texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.

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