Pumice vs Oolite Texture

Pumice

Oolite

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Texture

Vesicular

Clastic or Non-Clastic

Color

Beige, Grey, Light Green, Light Grey, Pink, White, Yellow- grey

Black, Blue, Brown, Cream, Green, Grey, Pink, Red, Silver, White, Yellow

Maintenance

Less

Durability

Durable

Water Resistant

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Scratch Resistant

✔ ✘

Stain Resistant

✔ ✘

Wind Resistant

✔ ✘

Acid Resistant

✔ ✘

Appearance

Vesicular

Rounded and Rough

Texture of Pumice and Oolite

Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Pumice and Oolite. Texture of Pumice is Vesicular whereas that of Oolite is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Pumice vs Oolite texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.