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Hornfels vs Phyllite Texture

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1 Texture
1.1 Texture
Granular, Platy
Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty
1.2 Color
Brown, Dark Greenish - Grey, Green, Reddish Brown
Black to Grey, Light Greenish Grey
1.3 Maintenance
Less
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1.4 Durability
Durable
Durable
1.4.1 Water Resistant
1.4.2 Scratch Resistant
1.4.3 Stain Resistant
1.4.4 Wind Resistant
1.4.5 Acid Resistant
1.5 Appearance
Dull
Crinkled or Wavy

Texture of Hornfels and Phyllite

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