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Laterite vs Oolite Texture


Oolite vs Laterite Texture


Texture

Texture
Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic  
Clastic or Non-Clastic  

Color
Brown, Buff, Red  
Black, Blue, Brown, Cream, Green, Grey, Pink, Red, Silver, White, Yellow  

Maintenance
Less  
Less  

Durability
Durable  
Durable  

Water Resistant
No  
No  

Scratch Resistant
No  
Yes  

Stain Resistant
No  
Yes  

Wind Resistant
No  
No  

Acid Resistant
No  
No  

Appearance
Rough and Banded  
Rounded and Rough  

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Texture of Laterite and Oolite

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

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