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