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Diatomite vs Schist Texture


Schist vs Diatomite Texture


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   

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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.

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