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Phyllite vs Schist Texture


Schist vs Phyllite Texture


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
No   
Yes   

Scratch Resistant
No   
No   

Stain Resistant
No   
No   

Wind Resistant
No   
No   

Acid Resistant
No   
No   

Appearance
Crinkled or Wavy   
Layered and Shiny   

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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.

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