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