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