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Limestone vs Shale Texture


Shale vs Limestone Texture


Texture

Texture
Clastic or Non-Clastic   
Clastic, Splintery   

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

Maintenance
More   
More   

Durability
Durable   
Durable   

Water Resistant
No   
No   

Scratch Resistant
Yes   
No   

Stain Resistant
Yes   
No   

Wind Resistant
No   
No   

Acid Resistant
No   
No   

Appearance
Rough and Banded   
Muddy   

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Texture of Limestone and Shale

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

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