Hornfels vs Mudstone Texture
Texture
Granular, Platy
  
Clastic
  
Color
Brown, Dark Greenish - Grey, Green, Reddish Brown
  
Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Grey, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
  
Maintenance
Less
  
Less
  
Durability
Durable
  
Durable
  
Water Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Scratch Resistant
No
  
No
  
Stain Resistant
No
  
No
  
Wind Resistant
No
  
No
  
Acid Resistant
No
  
No
  
Appearance
Dull
  
Rough and Dull
  
Texture of Hornfels and Mudstone
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Hornfels and Mudstone. Texture of Hornfels is Granular, Platy whereas that of Mudstone is Clastic. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Hornfels vs Mudstone texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.