Pumice vs Slate Texture

Pumice

Slate

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1 Texture

1.1 Texture

Vesicular

Foliated

1.2 Color

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

Black, Brown, Buff, Green, Light to Dark Grey, Purple, Red, Shades of Blue

1.3 Maintenance

Less

1.4 Durability

Durable

1.4.1 Water Resistant

✔ ✘

1.4.2 Scratch Resistant

✔ ✘

1.4.3 Stain Resistant

✔ ✘

1.4.4 Wind Resistant

✔ ✘

1.4.5 Acid Resistant

✔ ✘

1.5 Appearance

Vesicular

Dull

Texture of Pumice and Slate

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