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Chalk vs Slate Texture

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1 Texture
1.1 Texture
Clastic or Non-Clastic
Foliated
1.2 Color
Grey, White, Yellow
Black, Brown, Buff, Green, Light to Dark Grey, Purple, Red, Shades of Blue
1.3 Maintenance
Less
Less
1.4 Durability
Durable
Durable
1.4.1 Water Resistant
59% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
81% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
1.4.2 Scratch Resistant
62% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
65% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
1.4.3 Stain Resistant
43% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
42% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
1.4.4 Wind Resistant
38% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
19% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
1.4.5 Acid Resistant
22% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
15% Metamorphic Rocks Rocks have it !
1.5 Appearance
Soft
Dull

Texture of Chalk and Slate

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