Coal vs Laterite Texture

Coal

Laterite

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1 Texture

1.1 Texture

Amorphous, Glassy

Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic

1.2 Color

Black, Brown, Dark Brown, Grey, Light to Dark Grey

Brown, Buff, Red

1.3 Maintenance

Less

1.4 Durability

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

Veined or Pebbled

Rough and Banded

Texture of Coal and Laterite

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