Gneiss vs Blueschist Texture
Texture
Banded, Foliated, Platy
  
Foliated
  
Color
Black, Brown, Pink, Red, White
  
Blue, Bluish - Grey, Purple, Shades of Blue
  
Maintenance
More
  
Less
  
Durability
Durable
  
Durable
  
Water Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Scratch Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Stain Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Wind Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Acid Resistant
No
  
No
  
Appearance
Foliated
  
Dull and Banded
  
Texture of Gneiss and Blueschist
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Gneiss and Blueschist. Texture of Gneiss is Banded, Foliated, Platy whereas that of Blueschist is Foliated. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Gneiss vs Blueschist texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.