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Hornfels vs Diatomite 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
Non-Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Dull
Soft

Texture of Hornfels and Diatomite

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