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Greenschist vs Serpentinite Texture


Serpentinite vs Greenschist Texture


Texture

Texture
Foliated, Platy   
Earthy   

Color
Dark Greenish - Grey, Green   
Black, Brown, Colourless, Green, Grey, White   

Maintenance
Less   
Less   

Durability
Durable   
Durable   

Water Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Scratch Resistant
Yes   
No   

Stain Resistant
No   
Yes   

Wind Resistant
No   
No   

Acid Resistant
No   
No   

Appearance
Layered and Shiny   
Rough and Dull   

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Texture of Greenschist and Serpentinite

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

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