Metapelite vs Hornfels Texture
Texture
Foliated
  
Granular, Platy
  
Color
Dark Greenish - Grey, Green, Light Green, Light Greenish Grey
  
Brown, Dark Greenish - Grey, Green, Reddish Brown
  
Maintenance
Less
  
Less
  
Durability
Durable
  
Durable
  
Water Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Scratch Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Stain Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Wind Resistant
No
  
No
  
Acid Resistant
No
  
No
  
Appearance
Banded
  
Dull
  
Texture of Metapelite and Hornfels
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Metapelite and Hornfels. Texture of Metapelite is Foliated whereas that of Hornfels is Granular, Platy. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Metapelite vs Hornfels texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.