Diatomite vs Shale Texture
Texture
Clastic or Non-Clastic
  
Clastic, Splintery
  
Color
Grey, White, Yellow
  
Black, Brown, Buff, Green, Grey, Red, Yellow
  
Maintenance
Less
  
More
  
Durability
Non-Durable
  
Durable
  
Water Resistant
No
  
No
  
Scratch Resistant
No
  
No
  
Stain Resistant
No
  
No
  
Wind Resistant
No
  
No
  
Acid Resistant
No
  
No
  
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.