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Diabase vs Shale Texture

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1 Texture
1.1 Texture
Aphanitic, Granular
Clastic, Splintery
1.2 Color
Dark Grey to Black
Black, Brown, Buff, Green, Grey, Red, Yellow
1.3 Maintenance
Less
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1.4 Durability
Durable
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
Vesicular
Muddy

Texture of Diabase and Shale

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