Mudstone vs Novaculite Texture
Texture
Clastic
  
Banded, Glassy, Rough, Vitreous
  
Color
Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Grey, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
  
Black, Brown, Green, Grey, Red, White
  
Maintenance
Less
  
Less
  
Durability
Durable
  
Durable
  
Water Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Scratch Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Stain Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Wind Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Acid Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Appearance
Rough and Dull
  
Glassy or Pearly
  
Texture of Mudstone and Novaculite
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Mudstone and Novaculite. Texture of Mudstone is Clastic whereas that of Novaculite is Banded, Glassy, Rough, Vitreous. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Mudstone vs Novaculite texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.