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Chalk

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Chalk vs Shale Texture

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1 Texture
1.1 Texture
Clastic or Non-Clastic
Clastic, Splintery
1.2 Color
Grey, White, Yellow
Black, Brown, Buff, Green, Grey, Red, Yellow
1.3 Maintenance
Less
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1.4 Durability
Durable
Durable
1.4.1 Water Resistant
1.4.2 Scratch Resistant
1.4.3 Stain Resistant
1.4.4 Wind Resistant
1.4.5 Acid Resistant
1.5 Appearance
Soft
Muddy

Texture of Chalk and Shale

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