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Greenschist vs Blueschist Texture


Blueschist vs Greenschist Texture


Texture

Texture
Foliated, Platy   
Foliated   

Color
Dark Greenish - Grey, Green   
Blue, Bluish - Grey, Purple, Shades of Blue   

Maintenance
Less   
Less   

Durability
Durable   
Durable   

Water Resistant
Yes   
No   

Scratch Resistant
Yes   
No   

Stain Resistant
No   
No   

Wind Resistant
No   
No   

Acid Resistant
No   
No   

Appearance
Layered and Shiny   
Dull and Banded   

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Texture of Greenschist and Blueschist

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

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