Laterite vs Chalk Texture

Laterite

Chalk

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1 Texture

1.1 Texture

Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic

Clastic or Non-Clastic

1.2 Color

Brown, Buff, Red

Grey, White, Yellow

1.3 Maintenance

Less

1.4 Durability

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

Rough and Banded

Soft

Texture of Laterite and Chalk

Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Laterite and Chalk. Texture of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic whereas that of Chalk is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Laterite vs Chalk texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.