Home

Igneous Rocks + -

Fossil Rocks + -

Metamorphic Rocks + -

Durable Rocks + -

Medium Grained Rocks + -

Compare Rocks


Phyllite vs Gneiss Texture


Gneiss vs Phyllite Texture


Texture

Texture
Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty   
Banded, Foliated, Platy   

Color
Black to Grey, Light Greenish Grey   
Black, Brown, Pink, Red, White   

Maintenance
More   
More   

Durability
Durable   
Durable   

Water Resistant
No   
Yes   

Scratch Resistant
No   
Yes   

Stain Resistant
No   
Yes   

Wind Resistant
No   
Yes   

Acid Resistant
No   
No   

Appearance
Crinkled or Wavy   
Foliated   

Uses >>
<< Definition

Texture of Phyllite and Gneiss

Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Phyllite and Gneiss. Texture of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty whereas that of Gneiss is Banded, Foliated, Platy. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Phyllite vs Gneiss texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.

Compare Metamorphic Rocks

Metamorphic Rocks

Metamorphic Rocks

» More Metamorphic Rocks

Compare Metamorphic Rocks

» More Compare Metamorphic Rocks