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Phyllite
Phyllite

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Phyllite vs Variolite Texture

Texture

Texture

Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty
Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular

Color

Black to Grey, Light Greenish Grey
Black, Brown, Light to Dark Grey

Maintenance

More
Less

Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Crinkled or Wavy
Dull and Soft

Texture of Phyllite and Variolite

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