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Novaculite vs Soapstone Texture


Soapstone vs Novaculite Texture


Texture

Texture
Banded, Glassy, Rough, Vitreous   
Polished   

Color
Black, Brown, Green, Grey, Red, White   
Black, Black to Grey, Green, Grey   

Maintenance
Less   
Less   

Durability
Durable   
Durable   

Water Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Scratch Resistant
Yes   
No   

Stain Resistant
Yes   
No   

Wind Resistant
Yes   
No   

Acid Resistant
Yes   
No   

Appearance
Glassy or Pearly   
Dull, Banded and Foilated   

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Texture of Novaculite and Soapstone

Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Novaculite and Soapstone. Texture of Novaculite is Banded, Glassy, Rough, Vitreous whereas that of Soapstone is Polished. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Novaculite vs Soapstone texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.

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