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Evaporite vs Argillite Texture


Argillite vs Evaporite Texture


Texture

Texture
Earthy  
Clastic, Polished  

Color
Green, Grey, Silver, White  
Dark Grey to Black, Pink, Red, White  

Maintenance
Less  
Less  

Durability
Durable  
Durable  

Water Resistant
Yes  
No  

Scratch Resistant
No  
Yes  

Stain Resistant
No  
Yes  

Wind Resistant
Yes  
Yes  

Acid Resistant
No  
Yes  

Appearance
Glassy, Vesicular and Foilated  
Rough and Dull  

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Texture of Evaporite and Argillite

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

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