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Phyllite

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Phyllite vs Schist Texture

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Texture

Texture

Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty
Foliated, Platy

Color

Black to Grey, Light Greenish Grey
Black, Blue, Brown, Dark Brown, Green, Grey, Silver

Maintenance

More
Less

Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Crinkled or Wavy
Layered and Shiny

Texture of Phyllite and Schist

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