Chert vs Diatomite Texture
Texture
Banded, Rough
  
Clastic or Non-Clastic
  
Color
Black, Brown, Green, Grey, Red, White
  
Grey, White, Yellow
  
Maintenance
Less
  
Less
  
Durability
Durable
  
Non-Durable
  
Water Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Scratch Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Stain Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Wind Resistant
No
  
No
  
Acid Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Appearance
Glassy or Pearly
  
Soft
  
Texture of Chert and Diatomite
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Chert and Diatomite. Texture of Chert is Banded, Rough whereas that of Diatomite is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Chert vs Diatomite texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.