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Hornfels vs Chalk Texture


Chalk vs Hornfels Texture


Texture

Texture
Granular, Platy  
Clastic or Non-Clastic  

Color
Brown, Dark Greenish - Grey, Green, Reddish Brown  
Grey, White, Yellow  

Maintenance
Less  
Less  

Durability
Durable  
Durable  

Water Resistant
Yes  
No  

Scratch Resistant
No  
No  

Stain Resistant
No  
No  

Wind Resistant
No  
No  

Acid Resistant
No  
No  

Appearance
Dull  
Soft  

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Texture of Hornfels and Chalk

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

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