Coal vs Laterite Texture
Texture
Amorphous, Glassy
  
Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic
  
Color
Black, Brown, Dark Brown, Grey, Light to Dark Grey
  
Brown, Buff, Red
  
Maintenance
Less
  
Less
  
Durability
Durable
  
Durable
  
Water Resistant
No
  
No
  
Scratch Resistant
No
  
No
  
Stain Resistant
No
  
No
  
Wind Resistant
No
  
No
  
Acid Resistant
No
  
No
  
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.