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Claystone vs Siltstone Texture


Siltstone vs Claystone Texture


Texture

Texture
Clastic   
Clastic   

Color
Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Grey, Orange, Red, White, Yellow   
Brown, Red, Reddish Brown   

Maintenance
More   
Less   

Durability
Durable   
Durable   

Water Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Scratch Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Stain Resistant
No   
No   

Wind Resistant
No   
Yes   

Acid Resistant
No   
Yes   

Appearance
Rough and Dull   
Rough   

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Texture of Claystone and Siltstone

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

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