Diatomite vs Schist Texture
Texture
Clastic or Non-Clastic
  
Foliated, Platy
  
Color
Grey, White, Yellow
  
Black, Blue, Brown, Dark Brown, Green, Grey, Silver
  
Maintenance
Less
  
Less
  
Durability
Non-Durable
  
Durable
  
Water Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Scratch Resistant
No
  
No
  
Stain Resistant
No
  
No
  
Wind Resistant
No
  
No
  
Acid Resistant
No
  
No
  
Appearance
Soft
  
Layered and Shiny
  
Texture of Diatomite and Schist
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Diatomite and Schist. Texture of Diatomite is Clastic or Non-Clastic whereas that of Schist is Foliated, Platy. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Diatomite vs Schist texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.