Greenschist vs Laterite Texture
Texture
Foliated, Platy
  
Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic
  
Color
Dark Greenish - Grey, Green
  
Brown, Buff, Red
  
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
  
Rough and Banded
  
Texture of Greenschist and Laterite
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Greenschist and Laterite. Texture of Greenschist is Foliated, Platy whereas that of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Greenschist vs Laterite texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.