Oil shale vs Lignite Texture
Texture
Splintery
  
Amorphous, Glassy
  
Color
Black, Brown, Buff, Green, Grey, Red, Yellow
  
Black, Brown, Dark Brown, Grey, Light to Dark Grey
  
Maintenance
Less
  
Less
  
Durability
Durable
  
Durable
  
Water Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Scratch Resistant
No
  
No
  
Stain Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Wind Resistant
No
  
No
  
Acid Resistant
No
  
No
  
Appearance
Muddy
  
Veined or Pebbled
  
Texture of Oil shale and Lignite
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Oil shale and Lignite. Texture of Oil shale is Splintery whereas that of Lignite is Amorphous, Glassy. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Oil shale vs Lignite texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.