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Lignite
Lignite

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Lignite vs Shale Texture

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Texture

Texture

Amorphous, Glassy
Clastic, Splintery

Color

Black, Brown, Dark Brown, Grey, Light to Dark Grey
Black, Brown, Buff, Green, Grey, Red, Yellow

Maintenance

Less
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Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Veined or Pebbled
Muddy

Texture of Lignite and Shale

Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Lignite and Shale. Texture of Lignite is Amorphous, Glassy whereas that of Shale is Clastic, Splintery. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Lignite vs Shale texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.