Coal vs Oil shale Texture
Texture
Amorphous, Glassy
  
Splintery
  
Color
Black, Brown, Dark Brown, Grey, Light to Dark Grey
  
Black, Brown, Buff, Green, Grey, Red, Yellow
  
Maintenance
Less
  
Less
  
Durability
Durable
  
Durable
  
Water Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Scratch Resistant
No
  
No
  
Stain Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Wind Resistant
No
  
No
  
Acid Resistant
No
  
No
  
Appearance
Veined or Pebbled
  
Muddy
  
Texture of Coal and Oil shale
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Coal and Oil shale. Texture of Coal is Amorphous, Glassy whereas that of Oil shale is Splintery. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Coal vs Oil shale texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.