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Limestone vs Argillite Texture


Argillite vs Limestone Texture


Texture

Texture
Clastic or Non-Clastic  
Clastic, Polished  

Color
Beige, Black, Blue, Brown, Cream, Gold, Green, Grey, Light Green, Light Grey, Linen, Pink, Red, Rust, Silver, White, Yellow  
Dark Grey to Black, Pink, Red, White  

Maintenance
More  
Less  

Durability
Durable  
Durable  

Water Resistant
No  
No  

Scratch Resistant
Yes  
Yes  

Stain Resistant
Yes  
Yes  

Wind Resistant
No  
Yes  

Acid Resistant
No  
Yes  

Appearance
Rough and Banded  
Rough and Dull  

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Texture of Limestone and Argillite

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

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