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Diabase vs Schist Texture


Schist vs Diabase Texture


Texture

Texture
Aphanitic, Granular   
Foliated, Platy   

Color
Dark Grey to Black   
Black, Blue, Brown, Dark Brown, Green, Grey, Silver   

Maintenance
Less   
Less   

Durability
Durable   
Durable   

Water Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Scratch Resistant
Yes   
No   

Stain Resistant
Yes   
No   

Wind Resistant
Yes   
No   

Acid Resistant
Yes   
No   

Appearance
Vesicular   
Layered and Shiny   

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Texture of Diabase and Schist

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

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