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Diatomite vs Peridotite Texture


Peridotite vs Diatomite Texture


Texture

Texture
Clastic or Non-Clastic  
Phaneritic  

Color
Grey, White, Yellow  
Dark Greenish - Grey  

Maintenance
Less  
Less  

Durability
Non-Durable  
Durable  

Water Resistant
No  
Yes  

Scratch Resistant
No  
Yes  

Stain Resistant
No  
No  

Wind Resistant
No  
No  

Acid Resistant
No  
No  

Appearance
Soft  
Rough and Shiny  

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Texture of Diatomite and Peridotite

Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Diatomite and Peridotite. Texture of Diatomite is Clastic or Non-Clastic whereas that of Peridotite is Phaneritic. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Diatomite vs Peridotite texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.

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