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Chert
Chert

Argillite
Argillite



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Chert vs Argillite Texture

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Texture

Texture

Banded, Rough
Clastic, Polished

Color

Black, Brown, Green, Grey, Red, White
Dark Grey to Black, Pink, Red, White

Maintenance

Less
Less

Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Glassy or Pearly
Rough and Dull

Texture of Chert and Argillite

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