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Diatomite vs Shale Texture

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1 Texture
1.1 Texture
Clastic or Non-Clastic
Clastic, Splintery
1.2 Color
Grey, White, Yellow
Black, Brown, Buff, Green, Grey, Red, Yellow
1.3 Maintenance
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1.4 Durability
Non-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
Soft
Muddy

Texture of Diatomite and Shale

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