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